Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Aust is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Aust lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: Regain custody of his son; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'2". He prefers to wear yellow clothing when he does not wear armor. He wears his red hair down. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: To share knowledge with the world; and he is greedy

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Cynical, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 120 gp. 4 Smokesticks.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is dressed in an above average manner. She sports a flattop fur cut. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. Dagger is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 150 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his left hand. His head has been shaved. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 50 gp. Silver pearl (40 gp).