Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Heian lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His childhood dream was to be a Mason, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1000 gp. Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp).

Description: He has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. He carries with him a set of glaives on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. Varis is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Varis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Weaver they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Bather, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Bonds: Rich, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 3000 gp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing dancing.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He worked as a nervous Fortune-teller and found it very stressful. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1000 gp. White pearl (120 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.