Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He is portly but not overly obese. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. He has a tattooed face.

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 often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Aust was born with his mother's beautiful face. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting illithids, the young Aust began to lead the lost caravan. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Aust was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Disciplined, Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man wears a worn and beaten armor. His clothes are grease stained in places. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: Rolen speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. 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 a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 12000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a black coat with grey slacks. His brown hair is singed and shortened. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: Heian lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1500 gp. Azurite (11 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Rose (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is typically in his Map Maker uniform. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the left. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He got into the Map Maker business at a young age. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Naeris was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Bonds: Job, Attractive, Immigrant, Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is dressed in a clean white cloak covering his clean studded leather. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He takes great joy in being the best Detective in town.

History: He is a Chromatic Dragon in disguise. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the east were limited. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 2400 gp. Iolite (20 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Hematite (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.