Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His tied-back hair is auburn. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Roofer. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Heian liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He's also a talented Dilettante, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Nature. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. While he appears to be a normal Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Religious, Military. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Rose (50 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 4'11". He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and his gloved hand is found clutching a lance. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is mildly Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. A friendly and beautiful Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Riardon lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and doesn't want to be a carpenter and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 4000 sp. Black pearl (1200 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Laucian was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Laucian decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 210 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Lamlis was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Tanglefoot bags. 1 Holy water.