Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He wears his blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Ahvain hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. Ahvain enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

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. 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. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Jet (80 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp).

Description: This man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Spice Merchant. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his right hand. He has a very tight haircut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Beiro speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Nature, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. He is an epitome of beauty. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Slave, Criminal record. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 40000 cp. Carnelian (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered red stockings. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are hazel and beady.

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 has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Opinionated, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1900 gp.

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 wears tattered old clothes. His hair is white and curly. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Slave Trader but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born in the east. Lamlis was born on a far eastern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Slave Trader. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 900 gp.