Description: This late middle aged man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull tan iron scale mail and is in decent physical shape. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Himo speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'0". He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He wears his blonde hair up. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. A true patriot, Heian would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Terse, Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military, Nature. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Rock crystal (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Azurite (4 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

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. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born in the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the south were limited. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Fisher and was forced into it by his family; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has brown hair. He has a tattooed face.

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 however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: American accent

Possessions: Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he prefers to wear violet clothing when he does not wear armor. He sports a flattop hair cut. His ears are large.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 6000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.