Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. He wears his white hair down. He has a dull look in his black eyes.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: The child of a Barber, who enjoyed hunting, Astar was taken on many hunting expeditions. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Astar took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up morningstar and armor he uses now. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 300 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears a green shirt, with a blue mid length shorts with blue tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His crest is blue and very short. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature kukri.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 44000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: The child of a Bowyer, who enjoyed hunting, Tana was taken on many hunting expeditions. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 11000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a blue costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. She has dyed her greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. Her eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. When triggered she is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a tan coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly spears and nunchakus. He keeps his long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Kellen was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Kellen decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. He carries a battered bastard sword and tarnished mace as well. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1000 gp. Amethyst (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears dark leathers with embroidery, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She is a Hag in disguise. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. 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: Wants to open a new tavern; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Flaws: Greedy, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Sensual and smooth

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