Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the left. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Aust hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He works hard and plays hard.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 800 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. His silver hair is knotted and matted. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Ivellios lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Layabout work with an outfit from a few towns over. Layabout work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His brown hair is long and unkept. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born to a Fortune-teller, his father struggled to pay the bills. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp).