Description: This exceptionally lanky man typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is a great chef.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Ahvain was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He tends to his Bellfounder job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is long and black with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small green clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 6. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Raer has worked very hard to control his curse. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Fearful, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1800 gp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Pink diamond (6000 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Star ruby (500 gp).

Description: He stands about 4'8" and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is white and very short. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Nim was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Nim abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2800 gp. Tourmaline (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly sickles and clubs. His hair is auburn and curly. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Hedonist. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 500 gp. Red garnet (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Soapmaker. 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: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 900 gp.