Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: Aust hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military, Slave. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Pink pearl (60 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Amber (60 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Rose (80 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'0" northern man, he is wearing a long, tan cloak. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Berrian was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Berrian's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has achieved small success as a Farmer.

Motivation: To be a Beggar again; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Insane, Impulsive, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 pp. Azurite (13 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He tends to wear a large green jacket. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Insane, Addict. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Hematite (12 gp). Peridot (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.