Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His hair is short and black. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Heian has worked very hard to control his curse. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 4000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Jade (160 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Black pearl (500 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His red hair is cut short. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born to a Priest, his father struggled to pay the bills. His first spouse was a Priest, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker, Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 400 pp. White pearl (160 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is red, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His ears are large.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Mayor.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to be a bather again

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 100 pp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp).