Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His tied-back hair is brown. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: Heian hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the east were limited. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Religious. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is typically in his Body Guard uniform. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. He has gray eyes and a brown hat with a black feather.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Body Guard but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He got into the Body Guard business at a young age. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a cartwright again

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1400 gp. Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Sard (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears a yellow shirt with thin black vertical stripes and brown pants, marred by sweets. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He found a children's book about a Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. 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: He is greedy.

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 900 gp. Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Brown diamond (2000 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and white handkerchief worn on his left side. His hair is cut close to his head. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. 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: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Blue sapphire (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born to a Stableman, his father struggled to pay the bills. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, In love. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 400 gp. Hematite (12 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.