Description: This malnourished man is wearing a long, black cloak. His hair is purple and curly. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Astar was born the youngest of three triplets. His childhood dream was to be a Herbalist, but he was a colossal failure. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To protect his home; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: Red garnet (100 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp).

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'4" when asserting himself. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Cartwright arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 20000 cp. Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Red garnet (60 gp).

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His head has been shaved. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Actor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 80 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'1" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her green robe. Her hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. Her half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. Marastyr abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 600 sp. 4 Antitoxin.

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 long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His white eyes peer out from beneath his small green hat.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Iados hails from a village terrorized by illithids. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 380 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.