Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his sickle, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. His brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born in the north. Heian was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Heian decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: Violet garnet (1300 gp). Jade (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp).

Description: This man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 100 gp. Coral (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 100 gp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

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 wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: Himo speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. A true patriot, Himo would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Military, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Ploughman business.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. Being a Ploughman kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 900 gp. White opal (500 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Jasper (30 gp). White opal (500 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.