Description: He very much looks the part of a Bookbinder. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Heian has worked very hard to control his curse. He struck the Bookbinder job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. Galinndan enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A freak accident while working with his Blacksmith father left him crippled. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a violet vest and prefers red and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Galinndan hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1200 gp. Sardonyx (20 gp).

Description: He wears baggy grey pantaloons and a yellow scarf. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. He has hazel eyes and a grey hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the north. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 100 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.