Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears bulky black painted plate armor. He has shaved his head bald. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. Heian is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He carries a battered ceremonial dagger and tarnished crossbow as well. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Theriatis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 4000 gp. Hematite (14 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp).

Description: A 5'0" southern man, he dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with green slacks. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Naeris was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. After a long history of fighting, Naeris and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp).