Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is dressed in an above average manner. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Heian was born on a far southern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Apothecary. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Insane, Sensitive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a longsword, but if one is not available he will default to his flail. He is physically well-built. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Being a Banker 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: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a grey tunic with brown highlights, and long white pants that bunch up around his shoes. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his axe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He got into the Scribe business at a young age. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He is portly but not overly obese. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Some 6 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Theriatis never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Poor, In love, Mentor, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1600 gp. Hematite (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Zircon (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 800 gp.