Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a violet vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His yellow leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his violet boots flare out at the collars. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born in the south. His first spouse was a Seamstress, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

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

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 700 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears dull brown sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed pickaxe, just in case. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. 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: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 gp. Blue quartz (4 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. 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 born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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. After months of barely getting by, Himo managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1600 gp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Beggar. His black hair is lengthy. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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 has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Beggar.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 280 pp. Black pearl (1000 gp). Jade (80 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 prefers to wear pastel pants and tee shirts. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. 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: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aust fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 2000 sp.