Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He carries with him a set of sais, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Raer was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. Raer was born on a far southern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Navigator. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 70000 cp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Family, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a glaive, but if one is not available he will default to his lance. He has no hair. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed blue hat.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Military. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 2600 gp. Alexandrite (1600 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Peridot (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. Aust liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1300 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Elves in Heian's homeland. Heian decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 700 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.