Description: A man of a pale complexion, he prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Astar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Through the years after Astar was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Astar's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 900 gp. Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with yellow slacks. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. Her crest is short and brass. Her eyes are red and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She's also a talented Glassblower, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Herbalist responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Religious, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Zircon (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman is renowned for her bright blue dresses and hats and is in decent physical shape. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Naivara hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She's also a talented Mortician, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and balancing her hectic life and new shipwright responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1000 gp. Moss agate (10 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp).