Description: He wears a tan costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Map Maker arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Heian was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: He is content.

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 7000 gp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp).

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Fisher. He carries with him a set of bastard swords, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His brown hair is singed and shortened. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 900 pp. White pearl (120 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Amber (120 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). White pearl (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 4'11" eastern man, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Arannis will drive conversation. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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: To prove his worth to the world; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull yellow iron scale mail. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is a great chef.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Caeldrim was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted, Optimist. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 120 pp. Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp).

Description: Standing 4'9", this man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His hair is silver and curly. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Eiravel was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. 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: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.