Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His silver hair is cut short. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Unemployed who has hired him part-time. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Heian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Mortician. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He's in love.

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 15000 sp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Amber (100 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a yellow cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born in the east to a Bather, Nutae learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Bather responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Guardian. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 12000 sp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents were killed by brigands in a raid when he was still a young child. The brigands captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 3000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. He carries with him a set of whips, each one with a opal on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His ears are large.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes giants are coming to abduct people. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'2" and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. 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: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 4000 gp. Citrine (30 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.