Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, marred by beers. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Aust was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 800 pp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the right. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He's also a talented Shoemaker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and balancing his hectic life and new shipwright responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 200 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp).

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He wears a colorful flower in his white hair. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. A friendly and beautiful Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: The child of a Carpenter, who enjoyed hunting, Mindartis was taken on many hunting expeditions. A gifted student he started as a Carpenter, but he got bored and became a Locksmith. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He wants revenge against orcs; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 900 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 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). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 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.