Description: A middle-aged man, he is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather, and is pretty ugly. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Heian 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. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).

Description: An older man who wears dark leathers with embroidery, he is not a threatening figure. He has shaved his head bald. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His childhood dream was to be a Masseuse, but he was a colossal failure. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 390 pp. Red garnet (80 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a black collared shirt and brown pants. He accessorizes with a white scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His red hair is knotted and matted. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Doctor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Doctor and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Poor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Sard (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His tied-back hair is golden. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born in the west. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears dull tan sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed crossbow, just in case. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Quarion will drive conversation. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Quarion was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When Quarion reached his early adolescence his Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. 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. Quarion fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand his business

Ideals: Extrovert, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.