Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Ahvain hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. A gifted student he started as a Mortician, but he got bored and became a Detective. Recently the stress of being a Detective has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Hedonist, Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 3000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. His black hair is knotted and matted. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. 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: He is content; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'5". He wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants, and his gloved hand is found clutching a rapier. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Knight but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. 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: He is content; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp).