Description: He is a husky man, who wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Heian was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Heian was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Heian decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, Poor, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 280 pp. Iolite (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. Silver pearl (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has no hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is a great chef.

History: Himo was born with his father's beautiful face. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

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

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 700 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.