Description: This malnourished man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His black hair is singed and shortened. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Heian fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1100 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. His hair is long and white with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Heian lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1200 gp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp).

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, and he perpetually has his axe ready. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Brewer business.

History: Azaki was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He tends to his Brewer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a glaive, but if one is not available he will default to his sword. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Scribe responsibilities is difficult; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 600 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp).

Description: He wears a simple pastel robe with white stripes complete with hood. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).