Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His chestnut hair is still thick. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. The war was a terrible time for him, and Ahvain 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 to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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 greedy.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1500 gp. Carnelian (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'0", this man wears a white feathered hat and white clothes. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 7000 sp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'1" and wears a simple black robe with white stripes complete with hood. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His tied-back hair is golden. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Suhnae was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and dresses like a well dressed Tanner does. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Tanner for hire.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 160 pp.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a pastel collared shirt and grey pants. He accessorizes with a violet scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His silver hair is braided into rings. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to protect his home

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 5000 sp. Aquamarine (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.