Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears yellow leather gloves, a yellow jacket, and tight pants. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Heian was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Engraver work with an outfit from a few towns over. Engraver work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 400 pp. Onyx (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Rose (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has a very tight haircut. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

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 was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp).

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has wavy silver hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Naill grew up listening to his mother's many stories. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. 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: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 7000 sp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.