Description: A moderately attractive man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

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. Through the years after Heian was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Heian's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: An older woman who wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body, she is not a threatening figure. Her deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are likewise black.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She has all her life been fascinated with poetry.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Nemeia abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature ceremonial dagger.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His fur is short and black. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Ruler who has hired him part-time. 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: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 200 sp. 3 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Kellen's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. The war was a terrible time for him, and Kellen does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 120 gp.