Description: 5'5" and muscular, this eastern man is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

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 is obsessed with his god.

History: Gifted from a young age, Heward studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 300 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. 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: Money/treasure; and doesn't want to be a locksmith and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 200 gp. Jade (150 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: A 6'0" western man, he dresses in red turtlenecks beneath a black coat with white slacks. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Gilbert's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Joker, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His silver hair is thinning but still full. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Nature, Guardian. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears bulky black painted plate armor, marred by teas. His silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 50 pp.