Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Aust alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Military, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 4 Acid flasks. 2 Tanglefoot bags. 4 Thunderstones.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the left. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 3000 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears violet leather gloves, a violet jacket, and tight pants. His hair is blue and very short. His black eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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 greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Forcas lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Forcas fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 500 gp. Zircon (60 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). 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 Half-Orcs. His skin is dark but he possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. He is typically in his Slave Trader uniform. His hair is brown and curly. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Hoglik was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Hoglik has worked very hard to control his curse. He's also a talented Navigator, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.