Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull tan iron scale mail. His hair is white and curly. His ears are large.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Astar was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Spy hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Half-Orc compassion; and to be a tailor again

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'6" and wears dull black sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed bow, just in case. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His silver crest is long and unkept. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nithther grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 600 pp. Hematite (13 gp). Rose (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 4'9". She wears skinny pants and wears a yellow and brown robe with the hood down, and her gloved hand is found clutching a dagger. She has a long golden ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. The war was a terrible time for her, and Chaedi does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Bowyer arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Through the years after Chaedi was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Chaedi's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Blue diamond (8000 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Coral (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Citrine (70 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: She dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. She is portly but not overly obese. She sports a flattop crest cut. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Hillanot was born with her mother's beautiful face. Through the years after Hillanot was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Hillanot's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 2000 gp. Violet garnet (1300 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Sard (20 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She has a very tight haircut. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. In her 18th year, her parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Ellyjoybell alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and she wants revenge against drow

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Iolite (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears skinny pants and wears a white and brown robe with the hood down. Her hair is short and chestnut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ovak grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tabaxi companion (her 'brother'). She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.