Description: This malnourished man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Heian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Barrister hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1000 gp. 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 likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. His silver hair is long and unkept. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Cook business.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1100 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a red suit, grey shirt, and tan tie. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Nim was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 900 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.