Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears a black top hat and black clothes. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Heian is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Recently the stress of being a Spy has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and balancing his hectic life and new spy responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Justice, Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2000 gp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp).

Description: This man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his right hand. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Ploughman but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born into a rich family. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Tharivol alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 15000 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (9000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 4'11", this man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is black and very short. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Moss agate (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Coral (100 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item.