Description: This man is very fat, and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Aust hails from a village terrorized by illithids. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Red garnet (40 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Rose (60 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He prefers to wear red clothing when he does not wear armor. His white hair is still thick. His eyes are likewise violet.

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 does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Revenge; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1000 gp. White opal (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. He carries with him a set of sickles on his belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. This gray eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Engraver profession.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He tends to his Banker job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp).