Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born in a small forest village. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Aust grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Aust. He has never given up on his music dream.

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

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1500 gp. Malachite (5 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, green shirt, and grey tie. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 7000 sp. White pearl (130 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Blacksmith. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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. He bought a axe and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1600 gp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a white costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His eyes are violet.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. 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 not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 150 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his small black hat.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 5000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.