Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. He wears his brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. Iolite (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Apothecary. His hair is black and curly. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Aust grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Aust. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Hunter they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Apothecary, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Family, Slave. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 6000 sp. Iolite (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp).

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. His white hair is knotted and matted. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Theriatis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 4000 sp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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 he wants to get laid

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 8000 sp. Black opal (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Moss agate (10 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.