Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Heian was born with his father's beautiful face. Heian was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Heian was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 4000 gp. Violet garnet (300 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has no hair. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. The war was a terrible time for him, and Naeris does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bookbinder hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bookbinder.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Military, Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (9000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is dark but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He wears a black tunic with brown highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has wavy silver hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born in a small desert village. A gifted student he started as a Animal Trainer, but he got bored and became a Mayor. He was granted druidic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Revenge; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.