Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a green shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and green pants. He wears his white hair down. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Astar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Painter

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: This woman wears a grey vest and prefers red and brown shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: This woman loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born in a small plains village. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Tiefling compassion.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Beggar hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Some 8 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Jarsali never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Pacifist, Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She sports blonde long hair. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she desires power and/or immortality

Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 2'10". She dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, and her gloved hand is found clutching a shortspear. She wears a deerstalker hat to cover her moderate length red hair. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She hates drow. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants revenge against drow; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 50 gp.