Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears bulky brown painted plate armor. He has shaved his head bald. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. 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: Aust was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His childhood dream was to be a Beggar, but he was a colossal failure. He struck the Cartwright job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and many dire rats want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 600 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. He is baby faced.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. A friendly and beautiful Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: Banded agate (14 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Blue diamond (5000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is dressed in an above average manner. His hair is auburn and very short. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Mindartis is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 400 gp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His ears are large.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears just a violet suit. His hair is auburn and curly. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Through the years after Nim was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Nim's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 12000 sp. Peridot (40 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.