Description: She wears a green coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon her head, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'3" when asserting herself. She keeps her dark red hair in a pixie cut. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Astaro took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up morningstar and armor she uses now. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Nature, Job, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 200 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His hair is long and silver with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His red crest has been sun bleached extensively. His red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born in a small island village. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 90 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp).

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He is dressed in a clean pastel cloak covering his clean studded leather. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has gray fur. He has green eyes and a pastel hat with a red feather.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 500 sp.