Description: He dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with yellow slacks. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His white unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. 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 blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Astar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he is content

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 5000 cp. Chalcedony (60 gp).

Description: This eastern woman wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Mortician but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the east were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people.

Ideals: Professionalism, Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 120 pp.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Architect work with an outfit from a few towns over. Architect work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker white hat.

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 has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Fearful. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 120 gp. Moonstone (20 gp).

Description: She wears dull red sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed rapier, just in case. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Pearl was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Warrior, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Warrior in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 130 gp.