Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Heian was born on a far northern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Mason. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1500 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp).

Description: 4'10" and muscular, this western man sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. 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: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. When Efferil reached his early adolescence his Elf father 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. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Efferil was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 2200 gp. White pearl (120 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Iolite (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light pastel in addition to tight pants. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Enialis lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Slave, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 13000 sp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears tattered old clothes. He sports a flattop hair cut. His ears are large.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1000 gp. Violet garnet (1300 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Red garnet (160 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 4'9" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a simple tan robe with white stripes complete with hood. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. His ears are large.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Military, Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 300 gp.