Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born into a rich family. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting giants, the young Heian began to lead the lost caravan. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carnelian (70 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'9" and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Quarion was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 100 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a Carter first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Carter. He struck the Carter job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.