Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a tan tunic with green highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around his shoes. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Heian was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Heian decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He got money to start a business from the gang present in town. He is greatly indebted to them.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Criminal record, Debt. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black pearl (700 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp).

Description: He has a missing right arm. He wears long strands of amethyst and short yellow dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. He is baby faced.

Personality: Paelias is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1000 gp. Malachite (11 gp). Rose (70 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather, he is not a threatening figure. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. 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: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 100 pp.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears a brown tunic with tan highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His red hair is still thick. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 39. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is an amazing painter.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Sculptor. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 200 gp. Malachite (4 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears long strands of amethyst and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Korfel lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bellfounder.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1100 gp. Red spinel (50 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.