Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'3" when asserting himself. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His silver eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Astar grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Through the years after Roland was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Roland's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and expand his business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 2700 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp).

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She is dressed in a clean red cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her hair is long and blonde with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small red clips. Her amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Weaver hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: He is typically in his Courier uniform. He is physically well-built. His hair is brown and curly. He has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He worked as a nervous Courier and found it very stressful. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Courier.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Courier responsibilities is difficult; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.