Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His ears are large.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 2000 gp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Amber (90 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a simple green robe with black stripes complete with hood. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are black.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Painter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Painter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Painter for hire.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'11" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. Her black eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She worked as a nervous Carter and found it very stressful. She tends to her Carter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He dresses well, wearing yellow shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Arnold embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

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. He was taken from his home at a very young age. After a long history of fighting, Arnold and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Barber

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. Her auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. A true patriot, Vorka would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Nature, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 10000 cp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp).