Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. His hair is red and very short. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. A true patriot, Astar would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 16000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This eastern man dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with tan slacks. His clothes are grease stained in places. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

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 takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born in the east. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Balam alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He became a Mercenary soon after.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 700 pp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Blue-white diamond (2000 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'3". She wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a dagger, but if one is not available she will default to her longbow. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her fierce white eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Hecat has worked very hard to control her curse. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carnelian (80 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Sard (80 gp). Jet (140 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was taken from his home at a very young age. After a long history of fighting, Osco and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Slave. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 7000 gp. Coral (120 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Amber (120 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman prefers to wear flannel, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her hair is black and very short. 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. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Eleanor was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. She found a children's book about a Human Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist, Extrovert. Bonds: In love, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 600 pp. Bloodstone (50 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Sard (50 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Sard (50 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman wears a tan shirt with thin black vertical stripes and grey pants. Her brown hair is singed and shortened. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Rose (50 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears baggy green pantaloons and a brown scarf. She has no hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Antagonistic. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.