Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears violet painted combat armor at almost all times. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Heian hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Heian was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Carter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Carter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Expand his business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is typically in his Healer uniform. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 8000 gp. Azurite (10 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a black coat with brown slacks. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 4000 gp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is dark but he possesses many green ritualistic tattoos. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Spice Merchant. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

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. A gifted student he started as a Locksmith, but he got bored and became a Spice Merchant. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 600 gp. Red spinel (80 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp).

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his feathered tan hat.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Paelias was born on a far northern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Miner. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 800 pp. Aquamarine (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.