Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are gray and catlike.

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. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Heian alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands.

Flaws: Selfish, Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 2000 gp. Star ruby (700 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His blonde hair is braided into rings. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: Carrie hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in the north to a Spice Merchant, Carrie learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Spice Merchant and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 300 gp. Silver pearl (140 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Farmer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 130 gp. White pearl (150 gp).

Description: Standing 5'0", this man wears skinny pants and wears a yellow and brown robe with the hood down. His purple hair is long and unkept. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Barakas was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Warlock, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Warlock in service of a powerful lord somewhere. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 gp. Blue quartz (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Cory grew up listening to his father's many stories. 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. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Navigator and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Flaws: Disease, Lazy, Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1000 gp.