Description: This man wears yellow robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a axe, but if one is not available he will default to his pickaxe, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Heian was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'8" and muscular, this western man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a pastel coat. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Aramil is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 3000 gp. Violet garnet (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. He is physically well-built. His head has been shaved. He has green eyes.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He got into the Performer business at a young age. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He became a Performer soon after.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly bastard swords and rapiers. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Raer was born the youngest of three triplets. He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. Being a Map Maker kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter.

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 240 pp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Citrine (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat and is in decent physical shape. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He uses divination through singing.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His first spouse was a Marshal, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1000 gp. Banded agate (11 gp).