Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His silver hair is braided into rings. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Through the years after Aust was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Aust's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1300 gp.

Description: He stands about 5'1" and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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 tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Paelias has worked very hard to control his curse. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 900 gp. White pearl (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'5". He wears tan trousers with red and green striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Suhnae was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Suhnae was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and expand his business

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'9". He wears a black shirt with thin green vertical stripes and tan pants. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Barrister hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.