Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is golden and curly. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Heian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Heian was born on a far eastern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Doctor. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and doesn't want to be a doctor and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 2000 gp. White pearl (110 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Sard (60 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'9" and muscular, this eastern man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. 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. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 3000 gp. Zircon (70 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Sard (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he tends to wear a large black jacket. His hair is black and curly. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Tharivol was born on a far western plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Gardener. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Tharivol fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 200 pp. Sardonyx (20 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp).