Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Heian fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears just a tan suit. He wears a colorful flower in his white hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: He was born in the east. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Being a Carpenter kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he's in love

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. Jade (100 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He comes from a rich western family. 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. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Koeth fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 800 gp. Old masterpiece painting (400 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. 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 served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 600 gp. Chalcedony (30 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a fancy violet suit. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly scythes and shortspears. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He has achieved small success as a Assassin.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1900 gp.