Description: He prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'4" when asserting himself. His silver hair is thinning but still full. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed brown hat.

Personality: Heian is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and to be a courier again

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His hair is black and curly. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2000 gp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Brown diamond (6000 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a black armored body suit, with a simple tan line shooting up and back down. He is physically well-built. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Theriatis grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Through the years after Theriatis was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Theriatis's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Theriatis and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 100 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp).