Description: A 4'11" western man, he wears tattered old clothes. He wears his golden hair down. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Heian has worked very hard to control his curse. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Insane, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1700 gp. Violet garnet (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Rose (80 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Adran was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Malachite (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears baggy grey pantaloons and a black scarf. His hair is silver and very short. His ears are large.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Koeth was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He found a children's book about a Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 300 gp. Aquamarine (400 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He sports a flattop hair cut. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Scribe arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears tattered old clothes. His auburn hair is cut short. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his 20th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bastard sword.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.