Description: He wears long strands of opal and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and he perpetually has his monstrous two handed axe ready. His hair is short and white. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. The war was a terrible time for him, and Heian does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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. 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. Heian fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He wears a colorful flower in his red hair. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He got into the Soapmaker business at a young age. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and to be a crown-heir again

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job, Religious. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 3200 gp. Rose (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His hair is short and black. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Efferil was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a fancy red suit. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His father, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Soveliss never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: In love, Religious. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.