Description: 4'10" and muscular, this eastern man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. 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: Born in the east to a Scribe, Heian learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. 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 gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Scribe responsibilities is difficult; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 12000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Impulsive, Depressed. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born in the north. He worked as a nervous Ruler and found it very stressful. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Ruler for hire.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Terse, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 gp. Red garnet (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair is blonde and curly. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

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. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. 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 being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 180 pp. Silver pearl (130 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 4'11". He wears a green armored body suit, with a simple tan line shooting up and back down. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Healer born in the past three hundred years. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Born in the west to a Healer, Paelias learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He worked as a nervous Healer and found it very stressful. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Healer for the past few years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is greedy

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 3000 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp).