Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'1" and wears silk and lounges about seductively. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Heian hails from a village terrorized by brigands. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Sculptor. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Sculptor.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'3", this man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Lucan abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 10000 sp. Moss agate (16 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Uthemar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Uthemar was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 300 gp. Blue sapphire (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat. He has a very tight haircut. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is a great chef.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 300 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears tattered old clothes. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Naeris was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Actor. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.