Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a grey shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and red pants. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Heian was born the youngest of three triplets. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Heian has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Hematite (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Engraver arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 300 pp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears baggy blue pantaloons and a tan scarf. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his right hand. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is content

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 200 pp. Golden pearl (120 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.