Description: He is a mite stocky and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull black iron scale mail. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Heian was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Military, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 100 pp. Amber (120 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Sard (80 gp). Azurite (15 gp).

Description: 6'5" and muscular, this southern woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her hair is purple and curly. Her silver eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Being a Engraver kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, In love. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 27000 cp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 70 pp. Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Black opal (700 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He wears his auburn hair up. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born in a small plains village. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Crown-heir. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Crown-heir.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 380 gp. Sard (20 gp).