Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'3" when asserting himself. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His silver eyes dart from person to person.

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. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Astar grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Through the years after Roland was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Roland's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and expand his business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 2700 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp).

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She is dressed in a clean red cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her hair is long and blonde with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small red clips. Her amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Weaver hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: He is typically in his Courier uniform. He is physically well-built. His hair is brown and curly. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady red eyes.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He worked as a nervous Courier and found it very stressful. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Courier.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with pastel slacks, and carries longswords. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Scribe arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Scribe.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Scribe responsibilities is difficult; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Rich, In love. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. With wild auburn hair. Her violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Lorilla grew up listening to her father's many stories. She moved out east to avoid the crime she committed. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'10" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He prefers to wear flannel. He has a very tight haircut. He is baby faced.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Odo was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Racist, Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: Standing 4'8", this man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His white hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Through the years after Gennal was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Gennal's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 100 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears yellow robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a crossbow, but if one is not available he will default to his spear. His golden hair is cut short. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 200 gp.