Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. Heian enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

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. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 200 pp. Tourmaline (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears professional attire. His hair is cut close to his head. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. 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 several months after his mother was called into army service. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Forgetful, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly flails and shortbows. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit men.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Rock crystal (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He wants revenge against drow; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 140 pp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 50 pp.