Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with grey slacks. He has wavy golden hair. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. A friendly and beautiful Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Ahvain hails from a village terrorized by giants. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Farmer profession.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. 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 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 is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to protect his home

Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Job, Immigrant, Debt, Religious. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 2000 gp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'10" and muscular, this northern man very much looks the part of a Fortune-teller. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: Gennal speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Gennal hails from a village terrorized by illithids. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Fortune-teller. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp).