Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with green slacks. His hair is chestnut and very short. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he is greedy

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 7000 sp. Jasper (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Sard (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Moss agate (5 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. His chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Thamior speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Thamior was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 200 pp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Rose (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is wearing a long, brown cloak. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Heian alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jet (80 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.