Description: The light-skinned man stands 4'8" and wears a pastel vest and prefers grey and white shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Aust grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He tends to his Layabout job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 900 pp. Chalcedony (60 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a black shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and yellow pants. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born into a rich family. After coming to the age of reason, Nim took it upon himself to study the druidic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and balancing his hectic life and new shepherd responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he tends to wear a green poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair is golden and curly. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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 does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Thamior was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Wizard, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Wizard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Thamior alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shield.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Coral (70 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.