Description: This malnourished man wears tattered old clothes. His hair is short and white. He has green eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Aust was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has a hunchback. His golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Slave. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden pearl (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Jet (80 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carnelian (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.