Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His black hair is cut short. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Heian is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 2000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp).

Description: An older man who wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a monstrous two handed axe, but if one is not available he will default to his pickaxe, he is not a threatening figure. His head has been shaved. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to protect his home

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a simple black robe with brown stripes complete with hood. His hair is long and black with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp).