Description: An older man who is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, black shirt, and yellow tie, he is not a threatening figure. He has blonde hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Heian grew up listening to his father's many stories. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting dire rats, the young Heian began to lead the lost caravan. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'1" and dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 300 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He has red hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He works hard and plays hard.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Hedonist, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp).