Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Heian was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 8000 sp.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'10" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a blue coat. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Aerdeth speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. 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 raised in a island tribe. Aerdeth liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1200 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp).

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears dull black sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed spear, just in case. His golden hair is long and unkept. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born in the south. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 3100 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with grey slacks. His black hair is knotted and matted. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. 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: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: This light-skinned male is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is auburn and curly. His eyes are gray and beady.

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 lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is content; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 12000 sp. Bloodstone (50 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.