Description: This tall, slender man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has moderate length chestnut hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in the south to a Blacksmith, Aust learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Blacksmith.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to be a stylist again

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, PTSD. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 200 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor and is in decent physical shape. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His ears are large.

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 moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his 16th 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 has achieved small success as a Bowyer.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and balancing his hectic life and new bowyer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Malachite (6 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, marred by sweets. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: Thamior speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Gifted from a young age, Thamior studied abroad. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. 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: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 11000 sp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. His white hair is cut short. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. 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 deep hatred of illithids; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 5000 sp. Jade (90 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp).