Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 3000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his red robe. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the east. 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. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Azurite (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'2". He is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, and his gloved hand is found clutching a axe. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. Paelias enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 2000 gp.