Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He is portly but not overly obese. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

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. After coming to the age of reason, Aust took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: Standing 4'7", this man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears his black hair up. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Heian was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Opinionated, Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Citrine (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). White opal (400 gp).

Description: He dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with black slacks. He is portly but not overly obese. He has moderate length black hair. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Mindartis was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. In his 18th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Persistence, Impeccable. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 300 pp. Red garnet (80 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Zircon (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.