Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker tan hat.

Personality: Aust wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Bard, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born in the north to a Carpenter, Aust learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He tends to his Carpenter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Rolen was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Insomniac, Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears long strands of jet and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He wears his chestnut hair down. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and 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

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 90 gp. Blue quartz (8 gp).

Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of luck around her neck, and a axe on her belt. She carries a battered bow and tarnished axe as well. Her hair is blonde and curly. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Caelynn took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up axe and armor she uses now. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Family, Military, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1000 cp. Jet (120 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a greatsword on his belt. His blue crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has gold eyes.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He takes great joy in being the best Gardener in town.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dragonborns in Valorean's homeland. Valorean decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To be a Hunter again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Joker. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 10000 cp. White pearl (40 gp).

Description: He is wearing a long, grey cloak. He carries with him a set of greatswords, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Reirak was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Attractive. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a fancy grey dress. She has golden hair. She has brown eyes and a grey hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She is mildly Dwarf supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 220 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a Crown-heir first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing his hectic life and new crown-heir responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1100 gp. Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Miner profession.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Seven was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He became a Spice Merchant soon after.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 140 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.