Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with red colored cloaks and clothing. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Aust's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Mortician arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 3. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Traki was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: White pearl (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp).

Description: He is wearing a long, pastel, dusty cloak, and he perpetually has his morningstar ready. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. Berrian was born on a far southern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Roofer. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a tight pastel one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his sai, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. His blonde hair is still thick. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has amber eyes and a green hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. 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: He is greedy.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.