Description: He wears violet painted combat armor at almost all times, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'4" when asserting himself. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. A true patriot, Heian would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Heian lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to reunite with his absent mother

Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 110000 cp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He wears his black hair down. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 70 pp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2200 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He carries with him a set of falchions, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His head has been shaved. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 100 gp. Deep green spinel (150 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears skinny pants and wears a tan and red robe with the hood down. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. Berrian enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Coral (60 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Jet (60 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). White opal (700 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.