Description: This man is tall and muscular. He prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. Aust was born on a far northern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Laborer. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he has a crush on the local fletcher

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has shaved his head bald. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is a great chef.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. A freak accident while working with his Unemployed father left him crippled. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Violet garnet (1500 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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 is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 120 pp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 4'7". He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a scythe on his belt. He has brown hair. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born to a Bricklayer, his father struggled to pay the bills. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Junk Dealer. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Junk Dealer for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 2000 gp. Alexandrite (1300 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, and carries sickles. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. A friendly and beautiful Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. After a long history of fighting, Varis and his spouse have recently divorced.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Banded agate (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.