Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a falchion on his belt. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Heian is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Heian lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Through the years after Heian was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Heian's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Heian fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 180 pp. Onyx (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp).

Description: This man tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his right hand. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Black pearl (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 280 pp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born in a small forest 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. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aerdeth fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Obsidian (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Sard (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His tied-back hair is blonde. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He takes great joy in being the best Fisher in town.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To be a Sage again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 100 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp).