Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'1" and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Brewer. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Heian was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 10000 sp.

Description: This southern man wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His yellow leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His clothes are grease stained in places. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He works hard and plays hard.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Quarion fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Guardian, Slave, Religious. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He wears his golden hair up. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Star rose quartz (80 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Amber (90 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Zircon (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is typically in his Shepherd uniform. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

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. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Shepherd work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shepherd work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Shepherd.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 400 pp.