Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Gifted from a young age, Heian studied abroad. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a dagger on his belt. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Thervan's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Bookbinder but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Rose (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Jacinth (5000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.