Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Aust was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 300 gp. Jet (110 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. While he appears to be a normal Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Miller

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Jet (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who usually wears his grey robe and has his trident always slung over his shoulder, he is not a threatening figure. His black hair is lengthy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Slave, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 500 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He carries a battered bastard sword and tarnished axe as well. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He is a Metallic Dragon in disguise. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. 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. Uthemar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Addict, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears long strands of aquamarine and short red dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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 seems to be bored by most things; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 800 gp.