Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He wears his red hair down. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Carrie hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Artistic, Athletic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 600 pp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. He wears his auburn hair down. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. 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 remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'0" and is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, green shirt, and grey tie. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. 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: Heian was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He worked as a nervous Servant and found it very stressful. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Guardian. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.