Description: A 5'5" eastern man, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He is a Herbalist first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Thomas was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Herbalist for the past few years.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 2300 gp. Emerald (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Heian's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Heian lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He wears a violet vest and prefers black and white shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His hair is blonde and very short. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: Emerald (500 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Clear bright green emerald (4000 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Sard (70 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. His hair is white and very short. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Shane hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He works hard and plays hard.

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. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 800 gp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born in the north. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He's also a talented Stableman, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 800 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.