Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. The war was a terrible time for him, and Heian does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Heian lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp).

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the right. He has hazel eyes and a pastel hat with a violet feather.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. 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 a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 3000 gp. Azurite (8 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Coral (120 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 4'8". He wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered green stockings, and his gloved hand is found clutching a scythe. He has wavy brown hair. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.