Description: This man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has shaved his head bald. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Heian lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 10000 sp. Iolite (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 4'8". He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. 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: He got into the Bather business at a young age. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has achieved small success as a Bather.

Motivation: He's in love; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1300 gp. Black opal (1500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His golden hair is lengthy. He has a tattooed face.

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 does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Apothecary but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Apothecary hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 6000 gp. Fire opal (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears bulky grey painted plate armor. With a patchy black beard and wild black hair. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Mercenary. His auburn hair is long and unkept. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1800 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Solid gold idol (400 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). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 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). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp).