Description: An older man who is wearing a long, brown cloak, he is not a threatening figure. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Heian is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Born to a Sellsword, his mother struggled to pay the bills. Heian was born on a far eastern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Beggar. After a long history of fighting, Heian and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Beggar

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

Possessions: 21000 gp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Rose (20 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears tan trousers with brown and grey striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: Riardon is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born in the north to a Shoemaker, Riardon learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp).

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He bought a dagger and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His hair is short and red. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Being a Mercenary kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light yellow in addition to tight pants. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He's in love; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 200 gp. Violet garnet (700 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.