Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He prefers to wear flannel. His brown hair is braided into rings. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Ahvain is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Ahvain was born with his mother's beautiful face. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Mason. Recently the stress of being a Mason has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3000 gp. Moss agate (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Sard (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Amber (50 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Jade (50 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a black costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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 remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Citrine (50 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 4'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a green coat. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born to a Bellfounder, his mother struggled to pay the bills. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 800 pp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Onyx (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.