Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His purple hair is unkempt and raggedy. His fierce black eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: Gifted from a young age, Astar studied abroad. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

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

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 200 sp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A 6'2" western man, he wears an entirely green suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His white crest is greasy and uncared for. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born in a small desert village. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He bought a ceremonial dagger and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 4000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has moderate length auburn hair. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. The war was a terrible time for her, and Millicent does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Millicent fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: This man wears a black armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his right hand. He wears his dark red hair down. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: She wears a violet coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon her head. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: In love, Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the left. He has green eyes and a brown hat with a black feather.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Layabout. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He found a children's book about a Human Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his falchion, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

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 obsessed with his god.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When Nim reached his early adolescence his Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Military. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Tourmaline (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a bow on his belt. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He wears a colorful flower in his white hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He is a Hag in disguise. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nil fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, brown shirt, and blue tie. His blue hair is smooth and relatively long. This silver eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His mother worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled mother and took his mother's old job. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and doesn't want to be a marshal and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Rock crystal (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.