Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: Heian speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Butcher but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Heian lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Impeccable, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 200 pp. Violet garnet (1300 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Jade (80 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. He is baby faced.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Hadarai was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. 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. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Philantrophist, Persistence. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: Hematite (16 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Brown diamond (4000 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Clear bright green emerald (4000 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'5". He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Tailor. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 200 pp.