Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a rapier on his belt. He has wavy chestnut hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. Ahvain is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Poor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 60000 cp. Malachite (6 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp).

Description: 5'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He tends to wear a yellow poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has moderate length blonde hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

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. The war was a terrible time for him, and Rael does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. After a long history of fighting, Rael and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Religious. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 280 pp.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. He is an epitome of beauty. He has golden hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Immeral was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Impulsive, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 8000 sp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp).

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears just a red suit. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His red hair is long and unkept. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 800 gp. Amethyst (120 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nutae fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand his business

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 400 gp. Azurite (16 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Amber (150 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp).