Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears bulky black painted plate armor. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Animal Trainer. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Animal Trainer for the past few years.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 900 gp. Black pearl (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Onyx (40 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his axe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has a very tight haircut. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When Heian reached his early adolescence his Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. 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'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Military, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 180 pp. Jade (70 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'4" when asserting himself. He has no hair. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Azurite (6 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Rose (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a simple white robe with black stripes complete with hood. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his sickle, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. 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: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Red garnet (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. 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 Bowyer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Jet (150 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp).