Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Ahvain took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up kukri and armor he uses now. 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 currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Nature. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Iolite (50 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Rose (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat, marred by beers. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Emotional. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 2000 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a tan Stetson hat and tan clothes. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Bather born in the past three hundred years. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He got into the Bather business at a young age. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Bather

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 14000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears dull white sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed bastard sword, just in case. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Hadarai was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Spy.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and balancing his hectic life and new detective responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane, Fearful, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 10000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.