Description: 4'7" and muscular, this northern man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has no hair. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 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 is dressed in an above average manner. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born in a small plains village. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Dyer.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 120 pp. Eye agate (15 gp). Amber (60 gp). Azurite (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized pastel coat. He carries with him a set of lances, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His chestnut hair is lengthy. He is baby faced.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. The war was a terrible time for him, and Heian does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. Recently a tribe of giants 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 feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a simple tan robe with brown stripes complete with hood. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born in the west. He found a children's book about a Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 4000 sp. Amethyst (130 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. With a patchy black beard and wild black hair. He has blue eyes.

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 has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 160 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.