Description: This man stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears just a green suit. He has moderate length black hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are silver.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Weaver but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Astar was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Pacifist, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'2". He wears a simple black robe with white stripes complete with hood. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Through the years after Nybarg was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Nybarg's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Nature, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. He is portly but not overly obese. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His first spouse was a Banker, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 60 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp).

Description: He has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. He carries a battered lance and tarnished scythe as well. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He is a Slaad in disguise. In his 19th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Greedy, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 40 pp. Carnelian (60 gp).