Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Heian is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat. He wears his white hair up. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence, Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1200 gp. Amethyst (100 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a Animal Trainer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Koeth has worked very hard to control his curse. He has worked as a Animal Trainer like his mother before him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 2700 gp.

Description: 4'9" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. He wears his silver hair down. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against orcs.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is dressed in earthy colors with a white and grey handkerchief worn on his right side. His hair is long and golden with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Rael speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 700 gp.