Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He sports a flattop hair cut. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: He got into the Miner business at a young age. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and balancing his hectic life and new miner responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He dresses like a well dressed Bounty Hunter does. His golden hair is singed and shortened. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. Heian enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His childhood dream was to be a Miller, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 35000 sp. Golden pearl (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Jade (160 gp). Sard (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp).

Description: 4'8" and muscular, this western man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep yellow leather and dull green iron scale mail. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

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. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 100 pp. Black pearl (400 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.