Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. His hair is golden and very short. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A gifted student he started as a Actor, but he got bored and became a Shoemaker. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 3000 gp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. 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 hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Military, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 400 pp.

Description: He likes to wear tan tank tops with white pants. He is physically well-built. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Through the years after Heian was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Heian's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Heian and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp).