Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is red and very short. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. 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 was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. 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 to end his boredom

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Military, Nature. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: Himo wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Wizard, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born in the west. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Onyx (20 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs. He has moderate length red hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Through the years after Aerdeth was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Aerdeth's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is content; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2000 gp. Eye agate (7 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Amethyst (140 gp).