Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears just a green suit. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His silver eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Astar was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'2". He wears a simple black robe with white stripes complete with hood. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Through the years after Nybarg was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Nybarg's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Nature, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. He is portly but not overly obese. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His first spouse was a Banker, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 60 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp).

Description: He has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. He carries a battered lance and tarnished scythe as well. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Nature. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 40 pp. Carnelian (60 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 6'7". He wears baggy green pantaloons and a brown scarf. He keeps his brass crest 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: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. 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: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. 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.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 600 gp. Moonstone (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His hair is long and white with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is typically in his Bather uniform. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in the south to a Bather, Koeth learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Bowyer, but he was a colossal failure. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and balancing his hectic life and new bather responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 2700 sp. Coral (90 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her white robe. She has done her best to style her cinnamon fur to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are copper and catlike.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born in the north to a Barrister, Smoking learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She 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. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Disciplined, Extrovert. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Gruff and masculine

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

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears an entirely black suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: In love, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1000 gp.