Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a greataxe on his belt. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Heian fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. 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. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To be a Map Maker again; and to reunite with his old friends

Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Adventurer, Nature, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is golden and very short. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. After a long history of fighting, Berrian and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 pp. Hematite (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Blue-white diamond (5000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Sard (50 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp).