Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears baggy grey pantaloons and a black scarf, marred by teas. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Aust is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born in a small forest village. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Extrovert, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Violet garnet (1600 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. After coming to the age of reason, Tharivol took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 5000 gp. Emerald (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His hair is black and curly. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).