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, and carries greataxes. His white hair is still thick. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Aust's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aust fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has shaved his head bald. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Priest mother left him crippled. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 4000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a blue coat over a violet low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon her head. Sporting a black mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She hates Elves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She got into the Shepherd business at a young age. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and expand her business

Flaws: Racist, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 6'1". He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, and his gloved hand is found clutching a rapier. His blonde hair is lengthy. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Jocelyn was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Addict, Secretive. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 31000 sp. 1 Breastplate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.