Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears dull pastel sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed longsword, just in case. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Aust was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Aust grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Aust. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 200 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). White opal (600 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His white hair is braided into rings. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Gifted from a young age, Aust studied abroad. 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 eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Guardian, Criminal record. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He carries a battered spear and tarnished hand crossbow as well. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Rael was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 7000 sp. Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Coral (160 gp).

Description: He has a large violet mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 400 gp. Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is dark but he possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. He typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Born to a Bricklayer, his mother struggled to pay the bills. 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 gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.