Description: An older man who prefers to wear flannel, he is not a threatening figure. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. Aust enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. Aust was born on a far southern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Scribe. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 2000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is long and black with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He worked as a nervous Interpreter and found it very stressful. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a Fortune-teller, his mother struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Rose (40 gp). Hematite (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.