Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He usually wears his tan robe and has his hammer always slung over his shoulder. He has a very tight haircut. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Heian is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Poor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Star rose quartz (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His ears are large.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

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

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Aquamarine (400 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Amber (130 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears baggy brown pantaloons and a blue scarf and is in decent physical shape. His hair is long and white with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Varis is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.