Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His black hair is knotted and matted. His half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Astar was born with his mother's beautiful face. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 6000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Jet (70 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Jade (70 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light yellow in addition to tight pants. He has white hair. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 5000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (300 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 (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp).

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She has dyed her greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Born in the south to a Bounty Hunter, Neega learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Bounty Hunter. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 4000 gp. Malachite (7 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has blonde hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and balancing his hectic life and new spice merchant responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Nature, In love, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and tends to wear a large grey jacket. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Roger was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job, Slave. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 10000 gp. Zircon (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Sard (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Moss agate (7 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 4'0". He is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats, and his gloved hand is found clutching a falchion. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He got into the Knight business at a young age. Fallond abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and to be a spice merchant again

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'8" when asserting himself. His crest is blue, silky, and of moderate length. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 3000 gp. Coral (70 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Sard (40 gp). Azurite (8 gp).