Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a black tunic with pastel highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. He wears his purple hair down. He has black eyes and a black hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Astar was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His father, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and doesn't want to be a bookbinder and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has white hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Her druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her druidic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear yellow pants and tee shirts, and carries kukris. His brown hair is braided into rings. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Animal Trainer responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior and is in decent physical shape. His crest is green and very short. His gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.