Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. He has violet eyes and a tan hat with a brown feather.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. 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: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Recently a tribe of gnolls 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: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Pink pearl (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Sard (80 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. He wears his red hair down. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Painter.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 40000 cp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a large red jacket. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly greatswords and longswords. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Sage. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His childhood dream was to be a Barber, but he was a colossal failure. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Sage responsibilities is difficult; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 30000 cp. Chalcedony (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. 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: Fivin was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 6000 sp. Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears dull brown sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed falchion, just in case. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Painter. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His childhood dream was to be a Mayor, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.