Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears long strands of ruby and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Heian lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Painter they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Barber, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Insane, Terse, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 170 pp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats, marred by sweets. His hair is cut close to his head. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is wearing a long, red, dusty cloak. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: Quarion speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 south. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 120 pp. Aquamarine (1100 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a brown tunic with red highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. 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 fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 7000 sp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. He is an epitome of beauty. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born in the south. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Korfel grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Korfel. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 200 pp.