Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear flannel. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Heian lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was taken from his home at a very young age. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Flaws: Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Slave. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 160 pp.

Description: This late middle aged man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt and is in decent physical shape. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Azaki was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

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

Bonds: Religious, Job, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Laucian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Laucian 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 Laucian. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and elven compassion

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Bloodstone (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered violet stockings. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. A true patriot, Dreali would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Dreali was born with his father's beautiful face. His childhood dream was to be a Adventurer, but he was a colossal failure. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job, Criminal record, In love. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: Rock crystal (80 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He tends to wear a green poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. 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 never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.