Description: Standing 5'2", this man wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a spear on his belt. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Recently a tribe of orcs 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: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist, Artistic. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 gp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp).

Description: 4'8" and muscular, this eastern man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is long and golden with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Korfel grew up listening to his father's many stories. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black opal (600 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His hair is red and curly. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Jade (90 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp).

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He is physically well-built. He has wavy white hair. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ahvain grew up listening to his father's many stories. When Ahvain reached his early adolescence his Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 11000 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.