Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is physically well-built. He sports a flattop hair cut. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Ahvain embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Ahvain has worked very hard to control his curse. After a long history of fighting, Ahvain and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 500 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 4'8" and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His red hair is heavily combed to the left. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Heian hails from a village terrorized by goblins. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his father's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered goblins who tried to eat his hand. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Soapmaker does. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. 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: He was born at the edge of vast forest. 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. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Thervan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Ideals: Opinionated, Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly glaives and monstrous two handed axes. He wears a colorful flower in his brown hair. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Locksmith. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. After months of barely getting by, Gennal managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Debt. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1200 gp.