Description: A middle-aged man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and is pretty ugly. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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 great chef.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. 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. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a worn and beaten armor. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 20000 sp. Hematite (9 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Moonstone (30 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He is baby faced.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born in the north. Through the years after Heian was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Heian's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1800 gp. Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 200 gp. Blue quartz (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a club, but if one is not available he will default to his greataxe. His hair is short and brown. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Actor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fire opal (1000 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp).