Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears a black collared shirt and white pants. He accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His purple hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are red and he is always smoking a pipe.

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. 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: Astar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He has achieved small success as a Sculptor.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 17000 gp. Malachite (7 gp). Jade (50 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Jet (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a black coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. His silver hair is thinning but still full. He has blue eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Az-Rans enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Jet (90 gp). Coral (90 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. She carries a battered sai and tarnished glaive as well. She has shaved her head bald. Her violet 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 is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Maynild fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Zircon (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Brown diamond (5000 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man very much looks the part of a Apothecary. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his right hand. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He tends to his Apothecary job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Expand his business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Smoky quartz (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Jade (160 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Azurite (6 gp).

Description: This woman wears dark leathers with embroidery. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Stableman.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insane, Addict, Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 6000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is wearing a long, yellow cloak. Her hair is long and black with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Stylist.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she wants revenge against goblins

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She wears dull pastel sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed sai, just in case. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her gray fur is lengthy. Her skin is flawless and her amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. The war was a terrible time for her, and Elegant does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Elegant was born on a far southern mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Jeweler. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp).