Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a green shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and yellow pants. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his feathered green hat.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Hunter arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Aust abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat. His hair is blonde and very short. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Raer hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Revenge; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 600 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He prefers to wear red pants and tee shirts. His red hair is thinning but still full. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. 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: Ivellios was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature pickaxe.

Motivation: To be a Carter again; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 7000 sp. Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'8" and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. His green eyes peer out from beneath his broad brown hat.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1800 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'5". He prefers to wear flannel. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. He has green eyes and a white hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Cook profession.

History: He was born in the north. Theriatis was born on a far northern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Banker. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Banker for the past few years.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Jet (140 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.