Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears a black armored body suit, with a simple tan line shooting up and back down. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length purple hair. His red eyes peer out from beneath his broad black hat.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

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. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 9000 sp. Fire opal (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Mortician. Her golden hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Merla was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Poor, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. His violet 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. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 180 gp. Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman very much looks the part of a Body Guard, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her auburn hair is thinning but still full. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is obsessed with her god.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her mother. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Body Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Body Guard work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She struck the Body Guard job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: To be a Knight again; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Job, In love, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.