Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly crossbows and pickaxes. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Heian is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Stylist arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. 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: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Justice. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 500 gp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a blue poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Uthemar is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: The child of a Architect, who enjoyed hunting, Uthemar was taken on many hunting expeditions. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He bought a nunchaku and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Architect; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1600 gp. Chalcedony (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and dresses like a well dressed Knight does. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He worked as a nervous Knight and found it very stressful. He's also a talented Hunter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears baggy red pantaloons and a green scarf. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

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 Thamior does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 12000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 25. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mercenary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mercenary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a Mercenary soon after.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and doesn't want to be a mercenary and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1200 gp.