Description: This slender man stands about 4'10". He usually wears his white robe and has his lance always slung over his shoulder. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Born in the north to a Knight, Heian learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and expand his business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver pearl (120 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he is wearing a long, violet, dusty cloak. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chalcedony (40 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Sard (40 gp). Jade (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are blue.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is a great chef.

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. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 400 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.