Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is an amazing painter.

History: Born in the west to a Animal Trainer, Aust learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. After coming to the age of reason, Aust took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Persistence. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 4000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 4'8", this man wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Addict, Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

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

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has red hair. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Poor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 12000 sp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.