Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His hair is long and brown with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Heian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Through the years after Heian was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Heian's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. 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: To settle down with his crush; and he's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has white hair. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker black hat.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Map Maker born in the past three hundred years. Rolen is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. After a long history of fighting, Rolen and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1400 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a blue tunic with green highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around his shoes. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Raer was born the youngest of three triplets. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'7". He wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. His hair is chestnut and curly. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Gifted from a young age, Rael studied abroad. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Rael grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Rael. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Opinionated, Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 16000 sp. Deep green spinel (130 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Amber (130 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Zircon (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Paelias liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp).