Description: He prefers to wear pastel pants and tee shirts. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His ears are large.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ahvain was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Ahvain grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Ahvain. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 50 pp. Tourmaline (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. His hair is long and silver with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. He has 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. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 30000 cp.

Description: 4'7" and muscular, this eastern man is typically in his Detective uniform. His hair is short and silver. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Theren enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He is a Lycanthrope in disguise. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Detective.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 2500 gp. Eye agate (11 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Coral (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is dressed in earthy colors with a black and blue handkerchief worn on his left side. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Justice, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 700 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp).