Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His hair is auburn and curly. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Heian was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Persistence, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 190 pp.

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a violet armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down. His black hair is lengthy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Performer; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. 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: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sardonyx (70 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Black pearl (900 gp). Jet (100 gp). Sard (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Iolite (50 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, and is pretty ugly. His blonde hair is cut short. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. His addictions have taken their toll on his wallet, and he has found himself with a great deal of debt owed.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Rose (50 gp).