Description: A man of a pale complexion, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Map Maker who has hired him part-time. He is an amazing painter.

History: Heian hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Being a Map Maker kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he's in love

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 22000 sp. Azurite (9 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a blue broad hat and blue clothes. He has white hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Butcher. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He got into the Butcher business at a young age. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Soveliss alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has achieved small success as a Butcher.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 4000 gp. Aquamarine (1100 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Rose (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. His hair is red and curly. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 100 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). 1 Chain shirt. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Full Plate. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a worn and beaten armor. He has no hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Naill embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Naill grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Naill. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1200 gp. Moonstone (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Raer enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Star ruby (1100 gp).