Description: This man stands a little under 5'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is dressed in earthy colors with a green and white handkerchief worn on his right side. He has black hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Aust was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Opinionated, Philantrophist. Bonds: Mentor, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 400 gp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears tattered old clothes. His hair is long and brown with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light yellow in addition to tight pants. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. His ears are large.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a white feathered hat and white clothes. His tied-back hair is silver. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born into a rich family. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Carrie alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. 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.

Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 110 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a morningstar on his belt. His brown hair is cut short. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Riardon was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Justice, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1200 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp).