Description: This light-skinned male dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Heian is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'3" and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a Layabout first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born in a small island village. A gifted student he started as a Masseuse, but he got bored and became a Layabout. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand his business

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carnelian (70 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp).

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears a yellow shirt with thin green vertical stripes and white pants. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is a great chef.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Shepherd hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp).