Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His dark red hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are likewise silver. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Astar lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. 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 is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 4000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp).

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his quarterstaff with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt, and carries quarterstaffs. He wears his auburn hair down. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born in the east. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), and sports empty pouches on her belt. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length white hair. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is a Apothecary first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside her partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp).

Description: A 5'7" western woman, she dresses well, wearing yellow shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire.

Flaws: Terse, Selfish, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 8000 gp. Red spinel (60 gp). Coral (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Jade (60 gp). Rose (30 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. In his 18th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father 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 been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. Her golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. 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: She got into the Marshal business at a young age. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Marshal hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To be a Slave Trader again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Justice, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 8000 gp. Hematite (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Zircon (30 gp).