Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aust fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 100 pp. Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Jet (100 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the right. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is a great chef.

History: Rolen was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His parents enrolled him in a Wizard school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He has achieved small success as a Shepherd.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 300 pp. Black star sapphire (700 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp).

Description: 5'3" and muscular, this western man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a Courier, his father struggled to pay the bills. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortbow.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 10000 sp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp).