Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a worn and beaten armor. He sports a flattop hair cut. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his broad brown hat.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Ahvain's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Merchant business.

History: Born in the west to a Merchant, Ahvain learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. 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 became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a black coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. 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: Born to a Barber, his father struggled to pay the bills. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and many goblins want him driven away

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1600 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. He has no hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is content

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful, Mundane. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His black hair is cut short. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 200 gp. Sard (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man sports yellow clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his left hand. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Being a Scribe 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: Seeks redemption; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 3000 gp. Moss agate (5 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Azurite (5 gp).