Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: Heian is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1000 gp. Red spinel (150 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). 1 Full Plate. 1 Full Plate.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. He has a hunchback. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a violet armored body suit, with a simple red line shooting up and back down. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His ears are large.

Personality: He is mildly Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1500 gp. Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His blonde hair is still thick. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. 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: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp).