Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'1" when asserting himself. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Heian hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 100 pp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears tan trousers with blue and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Aust alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away.

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 6000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 6000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 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 (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp).