Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear pastel pants and tee shirts. His head has been shaved. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. After a long history of fighting, Ahvain and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 4000 gp. Alexandrite (400 gp). Amber (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Jet (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and likes to wear pastel tank tops with red pants. His skin is also unnaturally pale. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Born in the south to a Locksmith, Nim learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Nim 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. Nim decided he wanted neither the life of his mother 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. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 2300 gp. Sard (20 gp). White pearl (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, In love, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 4000 sp. Malachite (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear red clothing when he does not wear armor. He is portly but not overly obese. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. The war was a terrible time for him, and Theriatis does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Gardener they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Bounty Hunter, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Nature, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. Aquamarine (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a very tight haircut. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Dilettante arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he's in love

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 80 pp.