Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Heian 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 Heian. 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 is greedy; and he would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rose (50 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Rose (50 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Interpreter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Military, Poor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He is an epitome of beauty. He wears his white hair down. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and many brigands want him driven away

Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a black top hat and black clothes. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair is blonde and curly. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Adran hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 gp. Golden pearl (90 gp).