Description: This light-skinned male wears tattered old clothes. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has no hair. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His childhood dream was to be a Sailor, but he was a colossal failure. Some 6 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Heian never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. With a patchy white beard and wild white hair. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born in a small plains village. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Military, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This light-skinned male wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has shaved his head bald. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 50 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. While he appears to be a normal Half-Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Professionalism, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.