Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears just a blue suit. His hair is silver and very short. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Ahvain was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with green slacks. He is physically well-built. He wears his silver hair down. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born in the west to a Scribe, Mindartis learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 3000 gp. Zircon (60 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man prefers to wear flannel. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Nim isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Malachite (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.