Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. His chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. Heian enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Masseuse hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. After a long history of fighting, Heian and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a Body Guard first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a mite stocky and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 30 pp. Eye agate (4 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

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. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears dull grey sweaters, loose yellow pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed falchion, just in case. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his falchion, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Fearful, Mundane. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 8000 sp. A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.