Description: He is a husky man, who wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a greatsword, but if one is not available he will default to his shortbow. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson blue hat.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Heian will drive conversation. The war was a terrible time for him, and Heian does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Banker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 3200 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born into a rich family. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Erdan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Jet (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Rose (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He is an epitome of beauty. His silver hair is cut short. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: He was born in the west. In his 12th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 600 gp. Obsidian (6 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp).

Description: He wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly bows and glaives. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

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. Peren was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Peren decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 16000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'5". He wears bulky white painted plate armor. His silver hair is still thick. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Carrie was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Carrie decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Jade (160 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Amber (160 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.