Description: A 5'2" eastern man, he is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He's also a talented Animal Trainer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Military. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. 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: He got into the Beggar business at a young age. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. 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. Heian fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1000 gp. Banded agate (12 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Malachite (12 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized pastel coat. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1100 gp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a grey coat over a yellow low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Nature, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Chrysoberyl (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, and carries monstrous two handed axes. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. Iolite (50 gp).