Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. His red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Born in the east to a Crown-heir, Astar learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. 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 routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism, Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 900 pp. Carnelian (80 gp). Amber (130 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Clear bright green emerald (2000 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His crest is red and curly. His eyes are likewise red.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his father's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered giants who tried to eat his hand. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he likes to wear black tank tops with yellow pants. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born in the west. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He tends to his Dyer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to be a detective again

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 11000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Heian was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. 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 need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Just what you see.