Description: This man dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. After a long history of fighting, Heian and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carnelian (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His golden hair is still thick. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Courier; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Black opal (1500 gp). Jade (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 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 dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has brown eyes and a brown hat with a black feather.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Lamlis was born with his mother's beautiful face. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1200 pp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.