Description: This man stands a little under 5'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a grey vest and prefers black and brown shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: The child of a Knight, who enjoyed hunting, Arannis was taken on many hunting expeditions. His parents were killed by drow in a raid when he was still a young child. The drow captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2000 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp).

Description: He wears a pastel vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his pastel boots flare out at the collars, and he perpetually has his quarterstaff ready. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Heian fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He carries with him a set of lances on his belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

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 passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.