Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Astar 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 Astar. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her glaive, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Ostracized due to the divine powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Passionate, Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 120 gp. Coral (160 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a black tunic with red highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her purple hair is smooth and relatively long. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her divine abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She bought a morningstar and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Military. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 320 gp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and grey handkerchief worn on her right side. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly sais and swords. Her long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Body Guard born in the past three hundred years. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Malquis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Malquis was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Malquis decided she wanted neither the life of her mother nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. After months of barely getting by, Malquis managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away; and expand her business

Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Religious, Mentor, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Xappan wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Ranger, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 10 pp.