Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears long strands of aquamarine and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Heian enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Heian lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In his 18th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a red armored body suit, with a simple violet line shooting up and back down, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has silver hair. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: In love, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 3000 gp.

Description: 4'7" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He prefers to wear flannel. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has violet eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.