Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He likes to wear violet tank tops with red pants. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Aust was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and revenge

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has green eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Addict, Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 4000 gp. Azurite (12 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Jade (120 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears tattered old clothes. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. He has violet eyes and a violet hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).