Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is renowned for his bright violet suits and hats. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Aust was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Aust was born on a far northern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Bookbinder. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Bookbinder for hire.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 900 pp. White pearl (90 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His tied-back hair is auburn. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Aust will drive conversation. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Varis isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.