Description: He is in excellent shape and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light pastel in addition to tight pants. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Heian hails from a village terrorized by orcs. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Selfish, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is dressed in earthy colors with a black and white handkerchief worn on his left side. His head has been shaved. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His childhood dream was to be a Masseuse, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Revenge; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 7000 sp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born in a small island village. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is greedy

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears long strands of topaz and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His golden hair is singed and shortened. 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 a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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 is greedy; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 7000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His tied-back hair is brown. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 200 gp.