Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Aust was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 9000 cp.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly longswords and shortbows. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. The war was a terrible time for him, and Beiro does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His silver crest is lengthy. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Direcris hails from a village terrorized by illithids. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Direcris was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Violet garnet (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the right. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Fonkin's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.