Description: An older man who wears just a grey suit, he is not a threatening figure. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the left. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Heian is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Heian was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 4000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Nim grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Nim. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden pearl (110 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Jet (110 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'1" and muscular, this eastern man dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a green coat with white slacks. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are amber.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

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. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears professional attire, and he perpetually has his longsword ready. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Elves in Thervan's homeland. Thervan decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'1" and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 40 pp. Moonstone (30 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.