Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is red and curly. His eyes are likewise white. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Astar hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Weaver; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Military. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: She stands about 3'1" and is well dressed, constantly wearing a red suit, black shirt, and white tie. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is cut close to her head. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was born into a rich family. Her parents enrolled her in a Warlock school at a young age so that she could practice her psionic talents. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her red hair is unkempt and raggedy. She is baby faced.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Carpenter. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his scythe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly scythes and greataxes. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. 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: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Efferil grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Efferil. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, In love. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 100 gp.