Description: 4'9" and muscular, this southern man is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, tan shirt, and brown tie. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: The child of a Barrister, who enjoyed hunting, Heian was taken on many hunting expeditions. Heian liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a white costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. His head has been shaved. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Nim has worked very hard to control his curse. He's also a talented Apothecary, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Aquamarine (1300 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears dull green sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sickle, just in case. He wears his chestnut hair up. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Olunt hails from a village terrorized by brigands. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, brigands burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying east to reunite his family. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 190 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His black hair is long and unkept. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Tod wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Expert, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Racist. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 600 gp.