Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. He has shaved his head bald. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Through the years after Aust was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Aust's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Aust and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Heian was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Heian was born on a far western island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Animal Trainer. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'4" and wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. His hair is brown and very short. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 200 pp. Zircon (40 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp).