Description: This late middle aged man has a large red mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe and is in decent physical shape. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the right. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. After a long history of fighting, Heian and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Rich, In love. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He dresses like a well dressed Guard does. His red hair is braided into rings. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Guard work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brown-green garnet (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, blue cloak. He carries with him a set of kukris on his belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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. After months of barely getting by, Raer managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1100 gp. Red spinel (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Peridot (60 gp). White pearl (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born in the east. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and elven compassion

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This late middle aged man wears an entirely green suit with red socks and a vest with buckled shoes and is in decent physical shape. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker green hat.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He is a Doppelganger in disguise. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 700 gp. Hematite (10 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Red spinel (60 gp).