Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. With a patchy white beard and wild white hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: Aust speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his 20th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Pink diamond (6000 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Some 6 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Peren never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Mentor, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. Tourmaline (70 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Rose (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Erdan grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Jet (60 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.