Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has a very tight haircut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. After a long history of fighting, Heian and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1500 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a tattered pair of loose red pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His red hair is thinning but still full. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. He wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has a hunchback. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 500 gp. Lapis lazuli (6 gp).

Description: 4'7" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears an entirely yellow suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Jasper (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born into a rich family. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1100 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).