Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears his black hair down. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Astar was born with his mother's beautiful face. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a yellow shirt, with a grey mid length shorts with grey tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them, and a wedding ring on his right hand. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is mildly Half-Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 4000 sp. Azurite (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears white trousers with brown and green striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly pickaxes and halberds. Her chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. Neega enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1200 gp. Malachite (7 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Coral (100 gp). Azurite (7 gp).

Description: Standing 5'3", this man wears a brown coat over a pastel low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: John was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. John abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 370 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is cut close to his head. His ears are large.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born in the north to a Doctor, Roger learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats, and carries falchions. His head has been shaved. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Knight arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1300 sp. Chrysoprase (20 gp).

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He carries a battered nunchaku and tarnished trident as well. His blue crest is heavily combed to the left. His gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.