Description: This man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his left hand. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Aust was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and money/treasure

Ideals: Pacifist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'7" and muscular, this western man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Nim was born with his father's beautiful face. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 2500 gp. Alexandrite (1100 gp).

Description: He very much looks the part of a Locksmith. He is physically well-built. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Locksmith for hire.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich, Military. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 30000 cp. Coral (140 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is obsessed with his god.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To protect his home.

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Guardian. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 2000 sp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'7" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears skinny pants and wears a black and tan robe with the hood down. His hair is short and white. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. Berrian enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Flaws: Terse, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Pink pearl (140 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Canary diamond (3000 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.