Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a very tight haircut. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Addict, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. He wears long strands of emerald and short yellow dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has a hunchback. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. 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 served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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 taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Slave Trader. He carries with him a set of swords, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He wears his brown hair down. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Aelar lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Cook, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He's in love; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1500 gp. Obsidian (9 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Black pearl (500 gp).

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Opinionated, Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Alexandrite (900 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Onyx (50 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.

Description: 4'8" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a pastel armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. After a long history of fighting, Aust and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.