Description: He wears a simple black robe with brown stripes complete with hood. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. He has a dull look in his amber 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. Aust enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born in the north. Through the years after Aust was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Aust's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Shepherd for hire.

Motivation: To protect his home; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Zircon (50 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He bought a ceremonial dagger and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears bulky white painted plate armor. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Rael grew up listening to his father's many stories. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1000 gp. Bloodstone (60 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Rose (60 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp).