Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Born in the north to a Jeweler, Heian learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 600 pp. Malachite (5 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Black opal (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he has money and likes to spend it

Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 5000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His hair is short and brown. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born in the west to a Tailor, Ahvain learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.