Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is dressed in earthy colors with a black and tan handkerchief worn on his right side. His silver hair is braided into rings. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Heian took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up greatsword and armor he uses now. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

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. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Ivellios was born with his mother's beautiful face. 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. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Pink diamond (6000 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Raer will drive conversation. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1400 gp. Moonstone (50 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear violet clothing when he does not wear armor, and he perpetually has his shield ready. His hair is brown and very short. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 800 gp. Black pearl (200 gp). Amethyst (120 gp).

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family 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. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Flaws: Greedy, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1600 gp. Jade (80 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). White pearl (80 gp). White opal (1300 gp).