Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, and he perpetually has his whip ready. He has shaved his head bald. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Heian fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Logical. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears professional attire. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: Dreali was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. 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: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Varis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Varis was born on a far northern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Tanner. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brown-green garnet (70 gp). White opal (600 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.