Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears a green costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Heian alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and a deep hatred of drow

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Rock crystal (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Ahvain abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears just a brown suit. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is a great chef.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.