Description: He has a missing left arm. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His ears are large.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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 is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 2400 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'8" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. In his 18th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Disease, Fearful, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He sports yellow clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his broad yellow hat.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Cook. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

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; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Family, Has a crush, Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 80 pp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Nim isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born in the south. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Philantrophist, Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 2200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.