Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears tattered old clothes. His hair is blonde and curly. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Ahvain hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Rose (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a green deerstalker hat and green clothes. His hair is blonde and curly. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is mildly Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and money/treasure

Flaws: Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Debt, In love. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 700 pp. Moonstone (80 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Amber (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is wearing a long, blue cloak. He has blonde hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He married young, but lost his spouse to giants. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 300 pp. Coral (140 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.