Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born in the east to a Merchant, Ahvain learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ahvain fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and to be a jeweler again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Forgetful. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male wears an entirely black suit with violet socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Berrian was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Nature, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Eiravel hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Gifted from a young age, Eiravel studied abroad. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Sculptor for hire.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Sculptor responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Eye agate (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp).