Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'0". He wears a simple black robe with violet stripes complete with hood, and his gloved hand is found clutching a sickle. He has a very tight haircut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Aust was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Gold music box (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp).

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is scarred and worn.

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 also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. 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. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 4000 sp. Smoky quartz (70 gp).

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'8" when asserting himself. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. His ears are large.

Personality: Naal speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In his 20th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Mundane. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is dressed in a clean white cloak covering his clean studded leather. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. A true patriot, Raer would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born in the north. He worked as a nervous Herbalist and found it very stressful. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Herbalist.

Motivation: To be a Mercenary again.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Red garnet (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp).

Description: This man dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his right hand. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the right. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

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 is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. 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 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: Money/treasure; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Gardener

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

Possessions: 8000 gp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Sard (20 gp). Malachite (7 gp).