Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is dressed in a clean yellow cloak covering his clean studded leather. His hair is purple and very short. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Ahrim grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Ahrim. Being a Bather kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Greedy, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is wearing a long, blue cloak, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His tied-back hair is red. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears suspenders and pastel workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy pastel leather apron most of the time. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length black hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 13000 cp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull red iron scale mail. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Deep green spinel (130 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears tattered old clothes. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: Hork speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Apothecary business.

History: Hork lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 700 gp. Violet garnet (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.