Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His brown hair is knotted and matted. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born into a rich family. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Aust has worked very hard to control his curse. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is greedy

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Military, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 6000 sp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered red stockings. His hair is cut close to his head. He has blue eyes and a brown hat with a red feather.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Aust has worked very hard to control his curse. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Eye agate (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a tan tunic with pastel highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around his shoes. His silver hair is lengthy. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. Aelar liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver ewer (70 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.