Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Heian never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly halberds and crossbows. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His ears are large.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His parents were killed by orcs in a raid when he was still a young child. The orcs captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 500 gp. Banded agate (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Red garnet (110 gp).

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a pastel coat. His red fur has been sun bleached extensively. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Beast speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 70 pp. Azurite (11 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp).

Description: She wears a black armored body suit, with a simple red line shooting up and back down. She is physically well-built. Her red hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her white eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Hecat lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Stylist and was forced into it by her family; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 330 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Banded mail.