Description: An older man who is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is dark red and very short. He has silver eyes and a black hat with a white feather.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Astar was born on a far northern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Marshal. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Depressed, Shy. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs, and carries scimitars. His hair is chestnut and curly. His gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Zepar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. She tends to wear a violet poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She has a hunchback. With bright red hair. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born to a Mayor, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 90 gp. Solid gold idol (300 gp).

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears dull tan sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed shortspear, just in case. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Kellen hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. His first spouse was a Fletcher, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.