Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze. He has shaved his head bald. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Ruler arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Aust alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. 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: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears tan trousers with grey and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Berrian's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor, and is pretty ugly. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.