Description: 6'6" and muscular, this northern man wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. After coming to the age of reason, Astar took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His hair is always cut to a buzz. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Slave. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and brown handkerchief worn on her right side. She carries with her a set of morningstars, each one with a amber on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Jacoba embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Elves in Jacoba's homeland. Jacoba decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 100 gp. Amber (160 gp). Black opal (800 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He takes great joy in being the best Gardener in town.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Gardener for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Chain shirt.