Description: This younger middle-aged man wears professional attire, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Gifted from a young age, Heian studied abroad. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to protect his home

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Guardian. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1200 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull grey iron scale mail. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp).

Description: He wears a green collared shirt and blue pants. He accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He wears his red hair up. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Stylist who has hired him part-time. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Stylist arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and balancing his hectic life and new stylist responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 50000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a blue coat. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 200 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is green, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 44. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. 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. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 800 pp. White pearl (120 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Jade (120 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Rose (20 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Jade (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Brown diamond (5000 gp). Hematite (9 gp).