Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: Heian hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Heian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, In love. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Carter. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Erdan 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. His childhood dream was to be a Map Maker, but he was a colossal failure. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 6000 sp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Sard (40 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. He is physically well-built. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family 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 ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Locksmith for the past few years.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and balancing his hectic life and new locksmith responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his crossbow with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Gifted from a young age, Mindartis studied abroad. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1700 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His head has been shaved. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful, Antagonistic. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 60000 cp. Blue quartz (13 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.