Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Through the years after Heian was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Heian's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1000 sp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Gennal alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Being a Brewer kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Selfish, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, green shirt, and black tie. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. His ears are large.

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

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Military, Religious, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 400 gp. Black pearl (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears his red hair up in a very large beehive style do. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He is a Maurezhi in disguise. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1900 gp. Gold music box (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a pastel armored body suit, with a simple grey line shooting up and back down. His head has been shaved. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born in the west. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 700 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).