Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull grey iron scale mail. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Aust is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Joker, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he tends to wear a large green jacket. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 8000 sp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are green.

Personality: Fivin hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. 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 gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Fivin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Zircon (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. He carries with him a set of shortbows on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. He has a very tight haircut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of drow may trigger it at times.

History: Aelar was born with his mother's beautiful face. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aelar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 2100 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. A true patriot, Naill would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). 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: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 400 pp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.