Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Heian is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 7000 sp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born in a small forest village. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Slave, Nature. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1900 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a fancy black suit, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. A friendly and beautiful Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Traki liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Nature, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Rose (50 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 4'8". He wears a violet vest and prefers yellow and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 40 pp. Aquamarine (1100 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp).

Description: He sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and he perpetually has his scythe ready. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 120 pp.