Description: This man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his left hand. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Heian was born with his father's beautiful face. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. 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's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 600 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears long strands of amber and short green dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He works hard and plays hard.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black pearl (800 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Sard (60 gp).

Description: He wears a black shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and brown pants. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length red hair. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp).