Description: This exceptionally lanky man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His tied-back hair is red. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Ahvain was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Carnelian (50 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Tharivol alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp).