Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears a colorful flower in his red hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Ahvain was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and doesn't want to be a apothecary and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 2000 gp. Smoky quartz (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Canary diamond (5000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is dressed in an above average manner. His silver hair is knotted and matted. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He takes great joy in being the best Animal Trainer in town.

History: Vanuath was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He's also a talented Servant, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 4000 gp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His hair is long and white with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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 has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Layabout arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sard (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp).