Description: This younger middle-aged man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has hazel eyes and a red hat with a white feather.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. Some 2 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Heian never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 4000 gp. Peridot (20 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Jade (130 gp). Amethyst (130 gp).

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a brown shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and tan pants. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His childhood dream was to be a Interpreter, but he was a colossal failure. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Gardener.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Ugly. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His childhood dream was to be a Shoemaker, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Banker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Azurite (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.