Description: He is a mite stocky and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a grey coat. His blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. A true patriot, Heian would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He got into the Priest business at a young age. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. Some 3 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Heian never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Military, Job, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 2400 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp).

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is dressed in a clean white cloak covering his clean studded leather. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Merchant for hire.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 200 pp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Nim alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 50000 cp. Jet (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he prefers to wear flannel. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born in the south. His parents were killed by giants in a raid when he was still a young child. The giants captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 900 gp. Azurite (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp).

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears his golden hair down. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born in the south. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 400 gp. Black pearl (1100 gp). Azurite (16 gp).