Description: An older man who wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it, he is not a threatening figure. He wears his chestnut hair up. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 2000 gp. Blue quartz (7 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a green costume with the symbols of death on his torso. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Gifted from a young age, Heian studied abroad. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Stylist. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Terse, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Sard (70 gp). Jade (90 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Rose (70 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Gennal was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 400 pp. White opal (800 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Hematite (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.