Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. He has black eyes and a green hat with a brown feather.

Personality: Astar is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. Being a Guard kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. She wears her bronze crest up. Her red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Raiann was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She has achieved small success as a Layabout.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Family, Job, Debt. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 300 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp).

Description: A 5'4" northern man, he is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Shoemaker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Guard they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Shoemaker, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man wears professional attire. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his left hand. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. 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: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Randal fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: He wears baggy blue pantaloons and a red scarf. He has auburn hair. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is dressed in an above average manner. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: The child of a Masseuse, who enjoyed hunting, Conrad was taken on many hunting expeditions. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Flaws: Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman dresses like a well dressed Slave Trader does, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her crest is copper and very short. Her gold unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dragonborns.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her parents enrolled her in a Ranger school at a young age so that she could practice her martial talents. She struck the Slave Trader job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Racist. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 210 pp.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a simple black robe with red stripes complete with hood. Her hair is red and very short. She wears a mask on her face.

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. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 600 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp).

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars. Her silver hair is thinning but still full. Her gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Beleth was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. 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. Beleth fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is content; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Disciplined, Persistence, Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Mundane. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Rose (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Black pearl (200 gp).