Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. With a patchy black beard and wild black hair. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. Heian liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is greedy

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eye agate (14 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he tends to wear a large green jacket. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sard (40 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He hates goblins. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Locksmith. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp).