Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Heian's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Heian enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Heian alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Heian was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Red garnet (60 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Jet (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His ears are large.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Spy hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Crown-heir they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Spy, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to unite with his sister

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 300 pp. Golden pearl (90 gp). Red garnet (90 gp).

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Heian alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Justice, Professionalism. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 300 pp. Onyx (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Jet (130 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Banded agate (5 gp).