Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Aust was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aust fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs, marred by chocolates. He keeps his long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Halimath grew up listening to his mother's many stories. 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 he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Lazy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2100 gp. Malachite (8 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. He has hazel eyes and a black hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. 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: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family After coming to the age of reason, Eiravel took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he tends to wear a blue poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: The child of a Barkeep, who enjoyed hunting, Peren was taken on many hunting expeditions. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Obsidian (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Citrine (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He carries with him a set of morningstars, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is white and curly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. 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: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. A freak accident while working with his Crown-heir father left him crippled. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Heian fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to be a crown-heir again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 600 gp. Chalcedony (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp).