Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a white coat with brown slacks. He has a very tight haircut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. 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: Aust hails from a village terrorized by drow. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Ideals: Logical, Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp).

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his dagger, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 4'11". He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shortbow. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and to be a shipwright again

Ideals: Joker, Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 200 gp. Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Animal Trainer profession.

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 has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He has worked as a Scribe like his mother before him.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 9000 sp. Rhodochrosite (4 gp).

Description: He dresses well, wearing violet shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his mace, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. His silver hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Theriatis isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Theriatis hails from a village terrorized by goblins. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and revenge

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 6000 gp. Coral (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.