Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Ruler. His hair is long and white with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Heian has worked very hard to control his curse. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 300 gp. Pink pearl (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Jet (140 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears tattered old clothes, marred by teas. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born to a Bather, his father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Masseuse hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1400 gp. Red garnet (100 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he likes to wear black tank tops with tan pants. His blonde hair is braided into rings. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: Heian speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 400 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is light but he possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. His auburn hair is lengthy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Mindartis abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate.

Description: This man wears a tan collared shirt and white pants. He accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His white hair is cut short. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Assassin born in the past three hundred years. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Assassin for hire.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Blue-white diamond (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.