Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His tied-back hair is auburn. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a great chef.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Heian grew up listening to his mother's many stories. A gifted student he started as a Hunter, but he got bored and became a Fortune-teller. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Fortune-teller and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 200 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'0" and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born to a Roofer, his father struggled to pay the bills. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. His addictions have taken their toll on his wallet, and he has found himself with a great deal of debt owed.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his shield with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He wears his brown hair up. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. 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: Nutae was born the youngest of three triplets. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: An old rival family wants him found.

Flaws: Greedy, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp).

Description: 4'11" and muscular, this eastern man wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has no hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Aelar 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. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 100 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp).