Description: This malnourished man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Heian was born on a far southern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Cartwright. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 2000 gp. Blue quartz (4 gp). Coral (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears a brown Stetson hat and brown clothes. He wears his white hair up. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Mercenary profession.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. A freak accident while working with his Mercenary father left him crippled. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He hates drow. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Architect for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Citrine (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Onyx (40 gp). White opal (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.