Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his greatsword with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Heian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Heian alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 3000 gp. Banded agate (8 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Amber (130 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Canary diamond (8000 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Eye agate (8 gp).

Description: He wears a brown tunic with red highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich, In love. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 100 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 2000 gp.