Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shortbow, but if one is not available he will default to his bow. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Aust alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away.

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized yellow coat. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 180 pp. Iolite (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Hematite (8 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Beiro was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Rich purple corundum (1500 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. After a long history of fighting, Heian and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 11000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Locksmith mother left him crippled. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 6000 sp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.