Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a tan shirt, with a grey mid length shorts with grey tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Heian is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Artistic, Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Occupation: Server

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He prefers to wear flannel. His gold crest is braided into rings. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Assassin arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Disease, Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: This woman wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on her right hand. Her copper crest is thinning but still full. Her red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. 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: She was born into a rich family. Through the years after Eggren was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Eggren's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1600 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp).

Description: He wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a whip, but if one is not available he will default to his bow. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the right. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Nordak will drive conversation. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Stylist profession.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In his 12th 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. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To be a Stylist again.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 500 gp. Onyx (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Red spinel (60 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a greataxe, but if one is not available she will default to her shield. Her hair is cut close to her head. This green eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A freak accident while working with her Priest father left her crippled. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to prove her worth to the world

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a blue vest and prefers brown and blue shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His hair is red and very short. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Umpen is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Umpen grew up listening to his father's many stories. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mayor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mayor work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Mayor responsibilities is difficult; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1600 gp.

Description: Standing 4'11", this man is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a black shirt, with a grey mid length shorts with grey tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He carries with him a set of hand crossbows on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His black eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Tieflings in Cimer's homeland. Cimer decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He bought a hand crossbow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Nature, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears bulky black painted plate armor. He wears a colorful flower in his blue crest. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He takes great joy in being the best Hunter in town.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 300 gp.