Description: This man wears a black Stetson hat and black clothes, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Heian has worked very hard to control his curse. 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: To be a Bellfounder again; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with green slacks. He has no hair. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. After a long history of fighting, Aramil and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 110 pp. Violet garnet (700 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He prefers to wear flannel. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born in the south. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears bulky green painted plate armor, and is pretty ugly. He sports a flattop hair cut. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Berrian speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Guard. He has achieved small success as a Guard.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to be a detective again

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Eye agate (9 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man usually wears his black robe and has his sword always slung over his shoulder, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His tied-back hair is auburn. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. 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 eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He is content.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: In love, Guardian. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp).