Description: This malnourished man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. His hair is long and white with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Heian lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1200 gp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His silver hair is long and unkept. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Himo speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. Himo 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 recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 50000 cp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp).

Description: This man wears a tan costume with the symbols of magic on his torso, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a Courier first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. After a long history of fighting, Efferil and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1100 gp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Jade (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man tends to wear a large brown jacket. His tied-back hair is brown. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Assassin for hire.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 900 gp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Sard (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He bought a whip and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Joker, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1200 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp).