Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears dull grey sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed bow, just in case. His black hair is knotted and matted. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bowyer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. After a long history of fighting, Heian and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 270 gp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Ahvain hails from a village terrorized by orcs. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of orcs

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, In love, Guardian, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He keeps his gold crest in a pixie cut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gold eyes.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Rathkran alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and many goblins want him driven away

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. He carries with him a set of shortspears on his belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He has moderate length silver hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Detective. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He got into the Detective business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Detective work with an outfit from a few towns over. Detective work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Detective.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 800 pp. Black opal (1200 gp). Amber (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.