Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair is white and very short. He has brown eyes and a pastel hat with a brown feather.

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 is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. In his youth he was a Guard, and wanted to be a champion fighter when he grew up. He was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives he lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. He saw the brutality and swore off his fighting aspirations, taking his younger sister on his back after seeing his parents die, and fled the country. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'7" when asserting himself. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Azaki was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. He bought a dagger and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a blue tunic with red highlights, and long violet pants that bunch up around his shoes. His golden hair is still thick. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Heian lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Recently a tribe of giants 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Logical, Impeccable. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1400 gp. A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame and is in decent physical shape. He has shaved his head bald. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born in a small plains village. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He bought a sai and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Black opal (1200 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His white hair is singed and shortened. He has brown eyes and a grey hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).