Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is physically well-built. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in the west to a Sage, Aust learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Aust alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He's also a talented Armorer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Deep green spinel (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'2" and muscular, this eastern man wears long strands of emerald and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born into a rich family. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Ploughman. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Ploughman.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 800 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a violet vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his violet boots flare out at the collars. He has shaved his head bald. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Paelias embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. After a long history of fighting, Paelias and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1400 gp. White opal (500 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears professional attire. He wears his black hair up. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his yellow robe. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has blonde hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

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