Description: This man stands a little under 4'9" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. A true patriot, Aust would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He worked as a nervous Masseuse and found it very stressful. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to be a map maker again

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Coral (150 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His childhood dream was to be a Priest, but he was a colossal failure. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Selfish, Addict. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 200 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and money/treasure

Flaws: Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 7000 gp. Azurite (15 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.