Description: A middle-aged man, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and is pretty ugly. His white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: Heian is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Black pearl (1400 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born in the west to a Mason, Aust learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 190 pp. Golden pearl (130 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Azurite (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears long strands of sapphire and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His golden hair is singed and shortened. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'9" and muscular, this eastern man wears dull tan sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sword, just in case. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Mindartis's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sword.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1100 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Just what you see.