Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His black hair is lengthy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Heian was born on a far eastern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Gardener. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Farmer they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Gardener, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 230 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 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 (40 gp).

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Laucian 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. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1600 gp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Amber (60 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears professional attire. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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 leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sardonyx (80 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He sports a flattop hair cut. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Ruler. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He is a Yochlol in disguise. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Ruler for hire.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and balancing his hectic life and new ruler responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears silk and lounges about seductively. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Gifted from a young age, Varis studied abroad. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted druidic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 500 gp. Hematite (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.