Description: He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His red leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He hates goblins. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by goblins. Aust was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the goblins.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. After a long history of fighting, Rolen and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. 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 several months after his mother 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. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Mentor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 240 pp. Star rose quartz (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in a clean yellow cloak covering his clean studded leather. He is physically well-built. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length red hair. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Mundane, Secretive. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 200 gp. Carnelian (30 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Amber (60 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a white wide-brimmed hat and white clothes. His auburn hair is lengthy. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Azaki was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His first spouse was a Beggar, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and many illithids want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 500 gp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Onyx (60 gp).