Description: He stands about 5'1" and prefers to wear flannel. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His head has been shaved. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He struck the Stableman job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has wavy red hair. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Heian was born the youngest of three triplets. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Body Guard hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 400 pp. Black pearl (500 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Jade (160 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is dressed in an above average manner. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 400 pp. Sard (30 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). White opal (400 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp).