Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born to a Shipwright, his mother struggled to pay the bills. Aust was born on a far western forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Body Guard. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Body Guard for hire.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to be a shipwright again

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Blue sapphire (400 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Peridot (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. His silver hair is lengthy. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Carrie was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He typically wears red cloth garments or leather armor. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: Mindartis lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Herbalist. He tends to his Herbalist job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Poor, Family, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 300 pp. Zircon (30 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.