Description: This tall, slender man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He sports a flattop hair cut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. The war was a terrible time for him, and Aust does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and regain custody of his son

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 4000 gp. Banded agate (12 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Malachite (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length orange fur. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born into a rich family. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Beast alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Revenge; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. A true patriot, Hugolina would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She got into the Guard business at a young age. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave 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 forest due to the painful memories there. Hugolina took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up nunchaku and armor she uses now. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military, Job, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 900 pp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His ears are large.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He's also a talented Miller, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, In love. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 22000 gp. Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Jet (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Pink diamond (8000 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. A friendly and beautiful Half-Orc, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a hunchback. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Frug has worked very hard to control his curse. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1000 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. His hair is white and very short. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Heian was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker, Persistence. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.