Description: This younger middle-aged man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His tied-back hair is blonde. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Heian never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 500 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Spy hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly glaives and pickaxes. He keeps his chestnut hair in a flapper bob. He is baby faced.

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 is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and many goblins want him driven away

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Military, Nature. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Rose (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his left hand. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 800 pp. Tourmaline (40 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.