Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Spice Merchant business.

History: Heian hails from a village terrorized by brigands. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a simple violet robe with brown stripes complete with hood. He has a very tight haircut. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He found a children's book about a Elf Wizard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'1". He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, and his gloved hand is found clutching a sword. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Varis was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (20 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.