Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Heian was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Wizard, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Wizard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eye agate (12 gp). Jet (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Rose (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 4'10" and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with red lining and desert motifs. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a Bather first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. A friendly and beautiful Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Laucian was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Bather for hire.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 900 pp. Deep green spinel (150 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is golden and very short. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born to a Stylist, his father struggled to pay the bills. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. 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: To unite with his sister; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Family, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1000 gp. Violet garnet (1600 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.