Description: This late middle aged man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time and is in decent physical shape. His blonde hair is braided into rings. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Heian isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Gifted from a young age, Heian studied abroad. He worked as a nervous Guard and found it very stressful. He has achieved small success as a Guard.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: French accent

Possessions: A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (50 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears long strands of jet and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 300 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears yellow robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a crossbow, but if one is not available he will default to his hammer. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it.

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Bonds: Military, Debt. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp).