Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'1". He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and his gloved hand is found clutching a lance. He has wavy white hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting dire rats, the young Heian began to lead the lost caravan. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He carries a battered shortbow and tarnished monstrous two handed axe as well. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Peren fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 40000 cp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

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. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Emotional. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Rose (50 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born into a rich family. A gifted student he started as a Apothecary, but he got bored and became a Shepherd. He has achieved small success as a Shepherd.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 400 gp. Iolite (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears bulky brown painted plate armor, he is not a threatening figure. He has no hair. He has hazel eyes and a brown hat with a black feather.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He is a Doppelganger in disguise. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 900 gp. Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Amber (160 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp).