Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull red iron scale mail. He wears his black hair down. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his white eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Through the years after Astar was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Astar's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 5000 gp. Moss agate (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Peridot (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He is physically well-built. He has wavy white hair. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson tan hat.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. 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: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Canary diamond (6000 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he likes to wear blue tank tops with brown pants. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive, Fearful. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 9000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 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 (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp).

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his bow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. His white hair is braided into rings. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Bulzo was born the youngest of three triplets. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Bricklayer. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

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

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jacinth (7000 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Coral (80 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His auburn hair is cut short. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Simon lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Bricklayer, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 2000 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Jade (150 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Jet (150 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Actor. She has done her best to style her black hair to look like a famous performer. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Jade (90 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Rose (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Jet (90 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp).

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his scythe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. His head has been shaved. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Adelard alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against goblins; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carnelian (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.