Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to be a bookbinder again

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Slave, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 70000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a kukri, but if one is not available he will default to his crossbow, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'10" when asserting himself. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length black hair. His eyes are gray.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. After a long history of fighting, Aust and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly, Fearful. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears just a blue suit. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Aust's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Barrister hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 3200 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'10" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and green handkerchief worn on his right side. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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 lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born in the north. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Shoemaker for the past few years.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Criminal record, Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 12000 sp. Carnelian (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. He has a very tight haircut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Ahvain was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Pink pearl (40 gp). Black pearl (800 gp).