Description: A 4'8" northern man, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born in the north to a Shoemaker, Heian learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Shoemaker.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing his hectic life and new shoemaker responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Justice, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 100 pp. Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Rose (50 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'2" and wears grey trousers with brown and grey striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 400 pp.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Moss agate (13 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Onyx (30 gp).