Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His chestnut hair is cut short. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: Aust is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Aust was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Extrovert. Flaws: Hedonist, PTSD. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jasper (20 gp). Jet (150 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Sard (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Jet (150 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Guy grew up listening to his mother's many stories. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 6000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To protect his home; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 900 pp. Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is dressed in a clean red cloak covering his clean studded leather. His golden hair is singed and shortened. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He worked as a nervous Barrister and found it very stressful. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1000 gp. Zircon (60 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Pink diamond (5000 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Amber (90 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears his blonde hair down. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Thradal grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 800 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 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 a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. His skin is light but he possesses many yellow ritualistic tattoos. He wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His hair is auburn and very short. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a Dyer, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He was taken from his home at a very young age. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Slave, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 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 (10 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'2" and muscular, this western man wears a worn and beaten armor. His blue hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are likewise red. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp).