Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He prefers to wear pastel clothing when he does not wear armor. He has a very tight haircut. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born to a Spice Merchant, his father struggled to pay the bills. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Ahvain 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 Ahvain. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1600 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Aramil lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Aramil was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Aramil decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Family, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Jasper (70 gp).

Description: He wears bulky brown painted plate armor. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bricklayer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bricklayer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Bricklayer for hire.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Bricklayer responsibilities is difficult; and expand his business

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear violet pants and tee shirts. His golden hair is knotted and matted. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He takes great joy in being the best Bather in town.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Halimath 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 Halimath. He tends to his Bather job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and expand his business

Bonds: Job, Military, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1800 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He wears his white hair down. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Forgetful, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp).