Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His golden hair is still thick. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Heian enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Heian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Onyx (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a simple tan robe with white stripes complete with hood. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Through the years after Paelias was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Paelias's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Paelias and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Revenge.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'4" and muscular, this western man wears a blue shirt, with a brown mid length shorts with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He has black hair. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 south. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Assassin.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Assassin and was forced into it by his family; and balancing his hectic life and new assassin responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Violet garnet (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Peridot (30 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. After a long history of fighting, Aelar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Greedy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Excited and jittery

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

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Berrian was born the youngest of three triplets. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His father, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. 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. Berrian fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Family, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Server

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: Silver ewer (80 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item.