Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a pickaxe on his belt. His hair is black and curly. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. Heian enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Heian fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver ewer (20 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he wears professional attire. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 pp. Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a yellow shirt, with a blue mid length shorts with blue tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He is physically well-built. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His first spouse was a Healer, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Coral (120 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Malachite (12 gp).