Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a shortspear on his belt. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. 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: Wants to work out more often; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'5" and muscular, this northern woman prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Grigi hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He got into the Mason business at a young age. Pikar was born on a far northern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Mason. He struck the Mason job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Military, Job, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Rhodochrosite (12 gp).

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She is physically well-built. Her moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes are violet.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered north to less war torn lands. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature axe.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she has a crush on the local bather

Flaws: Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 90 pp. Iolite (30 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Jet (130 gp).