Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Through the years after Heian was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Heian's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1200 gp. Malachite (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1200 gp. Fire opal (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a yellow coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his right hand. He has wavy red hair. His eyes are hazel and beady.

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 a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. 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: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 70000 cp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'5" and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. His ears are large.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Engraver arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep violet leather and dull yellow iron scale mail. His brown hair is cut short. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He works hard and plays hard.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).