Description: He wears a pastel coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: The child of a Barrister, who enjoyed hunting, Heian was taken on many hunting expeditions. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Sard (70 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'10". He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair is red and very short. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy, Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 2800 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Jet (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is wearing a long, tan cloak. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Theren is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and to be a mortician again

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: He tends to wear a large brown jacket. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is silver and curly. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born in the east. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

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 prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has wavy blonde hair. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.