Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Mercenary born in the past three hundred years. A true patriot, Aust would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Military, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Coral (100 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Jet (100 gp). Zircon (80 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a ceremonial dagger on his belt. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Layabout arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp).

Description: This eastern man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His clothes are grease stained in places. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp).