Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a yellow cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Aust is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 6000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Paelias isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1200 gp. Chrysoprase (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Amber (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, In love. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 11000 sp. Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a violet shirt, with a black mid length shorts with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 17000 sp. Amethyst (130 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Jet (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male typically wears pastel cloth garments or leather armor. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has shaved his head bald. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. 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: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A gifted student he started as a Gardener, but he got bored and became a Barber. After a long history of fighting, Soveliss and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 27000 sp. Blue quartz (9 gp). Sard (70 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Jet (160 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp).