Description: A plain young-adult man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1900 gp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears suspenders and brown workpants. His shirt is yellow, and he wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 600 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp).

Description: He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Detective work with an outfit from a few towns over. Detective work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a Detective soon after.

Motivation: Revenge; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Cynical, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1800 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp).

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly daggers and maces. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born in the north. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1100 gp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears dull green sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed whip, just in case, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. The war was a terrible time for him, and Heian does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: In love, Military. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.