Description: 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 carries a battered shield and tarnished ceremonial dagger as well. His head has been shaved. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: Heian is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Recently a tribe of orcs 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: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 4000 gp. Hematite (6 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born to a Hunter, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. After a long history of fighting, Aerdeth and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to protect his home

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 2000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 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 well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Adran was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He worked as a nervous Crown-heir and found it very stressful. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to be a courier again

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 300 pp. Obsidian (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp).