Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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. The war was a terrible time for him, and Heian does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 4'9" and wears a yellow vest and prefers violet and red shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 300 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: He is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His hair is cut close to his head. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He's also a talented Knight, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of brigands

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.