Description: This malnourished man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His red hair is knotted and matted. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Through the years after Joser was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Joser's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to end his boredom

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a bastard sword on his belt and is in decent physical shape. His dark red hair, when down, is lengthy. His black eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Astar has worked very hard to control his curse. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 44000 sp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are black and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He tends to his Tanner job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing his hectic life and new tanner responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist, Joker. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Rock crystal (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp).

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She is physically well-built. Her long blonde hair reaches down to her waist. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Born to a Banker, her mother struggled to pay the bills. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Blacksmith. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Military, Poor, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 2900 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.