Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a ceremonial dagger on his belt. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has brown eyes.

Personality: Ahvain is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Depressed, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 3000 gp. 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 blue shirt with thin black vertical stripes and pastel pants. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his small blue hat.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a fancy red suit. His hair is cut close to his head. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1100 gp. Rock crystal (40 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Knight. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Depressed, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, black shirt, and white tie. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease, PTSD. Bonds: Slave, Military. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 600 gp.