Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Heian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Through the years after Heian was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Heian's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 4000 gp. Iolite (50 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Actor but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Spice Merchant father left him crippled. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 200 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He tends to wear a large pastel jacket. He wears his red hair up in a very large beehive style do. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp).