Description: An older man who wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during, he is not a threatening figure. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Aust grew up listening to his father's many stories. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. 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's looking for his big break; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His red hair is cut short. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Naill's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. 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: He was born in the east. 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 set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 70000 cp.

Description: He wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Varis was born the youngest of three triplets. A freak accident while working with his Layabout mother left him crippled. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1600 gp. Onyx (30 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Rose (30 gp). Brown diamond (5000 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is black and very short. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Theriatis lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When Theriatis reached his early adolescence his Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears skinny pants and wears a black and pastel robe with the hood down. His white hair is cut short. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.