Description: This man stands a little under 6'10" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. Astar enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mercenary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mercenary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Expand his business; and a deep hatred of orcs

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears long strands of topaz and short yellow dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and carries falchions. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp. Sard (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is wearing a long, brown cloak. His red fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1200 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears bulky brown painted plate armor. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He is baby faced.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. 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: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Military. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 70 gp.