Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He likes to wear black tank tops with brown pants. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He is a Ruler first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Heian is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He found a children's book about a Elf Wizard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 400 pp. Sardonyx (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Azurite (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He is physically well-built. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the south were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and revenge

Flaws: Disease, Impulsive, Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a violet coat. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has violet eyes and a violet hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Galinndan was born the youngest of three triplets. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Moonstone (40 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Red spinel (70 gp).