Description: This late middle aged man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination and is in decent physical shape. His hair is long and golden with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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 can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. Recently a tribe of giants 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: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 140 gp. Star rose quartz (40 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'3". She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. Her hair is blonde and curly. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Dyer. She has achieved small success as a Dyer.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and expand her business

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 60 gp. Black opal (500 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Star ruby (500 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is wearing a long, green cloak. Her purple hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are silver.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Opinionated, Philantrophist, Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 360 gp.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle and is in decent physical shape. Her blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: This northern man is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His clothes are grease stained in places. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Nelkin was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 120 gp. Hematite (10 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she wears a pastel vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her pastel boots flare out at the collars. She has wavy gray fur. Her skin is flawless and her green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 230 gp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a white cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born to a Carpenter, his mother struggled to pay the bills. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: A 5'4" eastern man, he tends to wear a grey poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Jet (120 gp).

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Herbalist. He wears his red crest up. His half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He takes great joy in being the best Herbalist in town.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's looking for his big break

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Disguise kit.