Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His black hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. Some 7 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Himo never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 700 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He carries with him a set of whips, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His childhood dream was to be a Animal Trainer, but he was a colossal failure. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 gp. Malachite (13 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp).

Description: He wears dull green sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed longsword, just in case. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Heian lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it

Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Just what you see.