Description: He is typically in his Spice Merchant uniform. He carries a battered rapier and tarnished monstrous two handed axe as well. He has a very tight haircut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. 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: Aust hails from a village terrorized by orcs. 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 orcs 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: Expand his business; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 3000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who wears an entirely green suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes, he is not a threatening figure. His brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. He has amber eyes.

Personality: Theren speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold music box (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears blue trousers with brown and blue striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has no hair. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson blue hat.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Koeth lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 40000 cp. Silver pearl (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a grey coat. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Flaws: Greedy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Sporting a silver mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. 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 is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Gifted from a young age, Peren studied abroad. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.