Description: This western man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His clothes are grease stained in places. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. He is baby faced.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Heian lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Courier hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 500 pp. Zircon (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Jade (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is typically in his Painter uniform. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His golden hair is long and unkept. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Norman lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gifted student he started as a Doctor, but he got bored and became a Painter. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Painter responsibilities is difficult; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black opal (500 gp). Jade (60 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He carries with him a set of longswords, each one with a amber on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length white hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Chem is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, she prefers to wear pastel pants and tee shirts. Her red fur has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She takes great joy in being the best Assassin in town.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Assassin. She has worked as a Assassin like her father before her.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Moonstone (20 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Jade (40 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Jet (40 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Jet (40 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Malachite (10 gp).

Description: This woman wears tattered old clothes. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has wavy black crest. Her gold unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

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. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears tattered old clothes. Her hair is long and auburn with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small white clips. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She has all her life been fascinated with dancing.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: She is content; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Rolen abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. White opal (1100 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Amber (100 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Iolite (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.