Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Butcher. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Heian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Job, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 100 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a simple yellow robe with white stripes complete with hood, he is not a threatening figure. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Hedonist, Depressed. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 200 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: He wears a simple brown robe with grey stripes complete with hood. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Rael was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 south. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Pacifist, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Smoky quartz (50 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Coral (120 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Rose (50 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.