Description: This man is very fat, and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull brown iron scale mail. He has moderate length auburn hair. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Heian was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Selfish. Bonds: Mentor, Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'9" and prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is silver and very short. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Through the years after Theriatis was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Theriatis's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 100 pp. Sardonyx (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a Glassblower first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his 14th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother 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's also a talented Fisher, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Debt. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Hematite (12 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Jade (60 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.