Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a flail on his belt. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Recently a tribe of brigands 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Server

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a blue coat. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his right hand. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. Heian is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and to unite with his sister

Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Family, Military, Religious. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Eye agate (12 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Amber (160 gp). Coral (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. His hair is golden and very short. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. After a long history of fighting, Soveliss and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1200 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His hair is black and curly. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: The child of a Cartwright, who enjoyed hunting, Traki was taken on many hunting expeditions. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 2400 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He prefers to wear flannel. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker tan hat.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Carrie embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. He dropped out of school to support his sick mother, and resented it. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 6000 gp. Bloodstone (30 gp). Blue diamond (3000 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp).