Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a green tunic with violet highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around his shoes. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Astar is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He got into the Soapmaker business at a young age. In his 17th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to be a barrister again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 13000 cp. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears suspenders and red workpants. His shirt is violet, and he wears a heavy red leather apron most of the time. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Military, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1400 sp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: 4'0" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 300 pp. White pearl (140 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He has a large pastel mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. His gray fur is greasy and uncared for. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Stylist born in the past three hundred years. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 6000 sp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Dyer they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Fletcher, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and doesn't want to be a fletcher and was forced into it by her family

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Family, Poor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He usually wears his blue robe and has his sickle always slung over his shoulder. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Ploughman born in the past three hundred years. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 3000 sp. Star ruby (900 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. Her head has been shaved. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 280 gp. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears a yellow tunic with green highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around his shoes. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has violet eyes and a yellow hat with a green feather.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Beggar profession.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 west. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Beggar they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Bookbinder, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and to reunite with his absent father

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 10 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.