Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has no hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Heian was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 600 gp. Malachite (14 gp). Sard (40 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he tends to wear a green poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His head has been shaved. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Born in the north to a Stableman, Aelar learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1000 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a grey coat. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. When Nutae 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. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 gp. Star ruby (500 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp).

Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He carries with him a set of scythes on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who likes to wear blue tank tops with tan pants. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.