Description: 4'10" and muscular, this eastern man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. He wears his black hair up. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He receives visions of the future at random moments

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. Aust was born on a far eastern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Shepherd. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and elven compassion

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He has a large violet mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Laucian was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. Some 3 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Laucian never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1400 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. 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: Born in the west to a Banker, Nim learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it; and expand his business

Flaws: Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Sard (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp).

Description: He wears a white coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly ceremonial daggers and morningstars. His brown hair is braided into rings. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother'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: Someone believes him a fraud.

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Deep green spinel (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Mindartis was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Cynical, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: Malachite (15 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp).