Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is red and curly. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He plays an instrument quite well.

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. Ostracized due to the druidic 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. Some 6 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Heian never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Criminal record, In love, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1600 gp. Jet (80 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Engraver. He has moderate length black hair. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He married young, but lost his spouse to drow. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Depressed. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 500 pp. Pink pearl (80 gp). Jet (80 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp).

Description: He wears a tight fitting violet shirt and pants, and carries scythes. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He is baby faced.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His mother, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. He's also a talented Blacksmith, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1500 gp.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Marshal mother left him crippled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 4000 sp. Violet garnet (700 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 4'9". He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and his gloved hand is found clutching a monstrous two handed axe. He has chestnut hair. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Layabout hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 5000 sp. Violet garnet (800 gp).