Description: This man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. 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: Heian hails from a village terrorized by illithids. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Heian was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and to clean up the streets

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Guardian, Criminal record, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 800 gp. Amethyst (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Coral (110 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man is well dressed, constantly wearing a red suit, green shirt, and brown tie. His clothes are grease stained in places. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Painter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Extrovert. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has a very tight haircut. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is a great chef.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man is dressed in an above average manner and is in decent physical shape. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Heian hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Blacksmith for hire.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.