Description: Standing 4'11", this man prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Heian isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To be a Ruler again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical, Entrepeneur, Athletic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

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 with him a set of halberds on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. He wears his brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ahvain was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He found a children's book about a Elf Wizard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Apothecary they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Barkeep, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2000 gp. Zircon (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his quarterstaff with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a Banker first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 100 pp. White opal (400 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Rose (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). White opal (400 gp). Amber (100 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Jade (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.