Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Halimath was born on a far southern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Detective. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 2000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'4" and muscular, this western man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He sports a flattop hair cut. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. The war was a terrible time for him, and Aust does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Military, In love. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1000 gp. Sard (70 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Onyx (70 gp).