Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He has a large yellow mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. He has shaved his head bald. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Through the years after Heian was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Heian's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 4000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His hair is brown and curly. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born in a small forest village. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Heian took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up spear and armor he uses now. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy, Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1300 gp. Black pearl (1000 gp). Rose (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears suspenders and pastel workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy pastel leather apron most of the time. His auburn hair is long and unkept. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Violet garnet (1200 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Amber (70 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He very much looks the part of a Hunter. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gifted student he started as a Scribe, but he got bored and became a Hunter. He bought a longbow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 2200 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a black coat over a pastel low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Performer who has hired him part-time. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1200 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.