Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Aust was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born in the west. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Pacifist, Justice. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. He carries with him a set of daggers on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. His blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Soveliss fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1900 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'9". He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, In love, Guardian. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When Enialis reached his early adolescence his Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and he's in love

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Military, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.