Description: He wears a fancy blue suit. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly pickaxes and nunchakus. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Ahvain is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Ahvain liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly scythes and hammers. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. A freak accident while working with his Cartwright father left him crippled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 18000 gp. Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Jade (60 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 200 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is dressed in an above average manner. He has brown hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. 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 parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 500 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 4'7" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His blonde hair is cut short. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. Hadarai liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 600 gp. Jet (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.