Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Aust was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Barbarian, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Barbarian in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull white iron scale mail. His red crest is braided into rings. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1800 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a tan coat. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Map Maker born in the past three hundred years. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born to a Fletcher, her father struggled to pay the bills. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Silver pearl (110 gp).