Description: This late middle aged man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather and is in decent physical shape. His hair is brown and curly. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Aust was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Aust decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'3" western man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears his white hair down. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Through the years after Varis was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Varis's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Debt. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Black opal (400 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is blue, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When Heian reached his early adolescence his Elf mother 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. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Fearful, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1300 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft pastel waves gently in the breeze. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has hazel eyes and a black hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Carrie was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Military. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Black pearl (800 gp). White opal (600 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Moonstone (30 gp).

Description: This northern man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His clothes are grease stained in places. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson red hat.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Black pearl (1000 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Coral (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.