Description: A middle-aged man, he tends to wear a large white jacket, and is pretty ugly. His hair is short and blonde. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: Ahvain is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jasper (50 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Peridot (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'7" and muscular, this western man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears skinny pants and wears a tan and blue robe with the hood down. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He found a children's book about a Elf Wizard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 400 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.