Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Aust enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Debt. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. He has moderate length chestnut hair. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born in a small desert village. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature longsword.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 3 Antitoxin.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Tordek and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 340 gp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. She has slicked back blonde hair. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Cecily embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and tends to wear a large blue jacket. Her brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 3000 cp.