Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears baggy green pantaloons and a brown scarf. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His auburn hair is still thick. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Aust enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: A powerful slaver 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1100 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp).

Description: This man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his right hand. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Rael took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up flail and armor he uses now. He bought a flail and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He sports a flattop hair cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born into a rich family. 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 hasn't been sleeping well lately.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1300 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp).

Description: He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe, and carries swords. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Eiravel fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Servant

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

Possessions: 1300 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His ears are large.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Priest who has hired him part-time. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Has a crush, Military, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.