Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are black.

Personality: Astar is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Body Guard hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Citrine (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His long dark red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1000 pp. Alexandrite (1600 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a yellow costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. He wears his black hair down. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Korfel was born on a far eastern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Shipwright. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted, Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 7000 gp. Red garnet (40 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). White pearl (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'6" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. She wears her scarlet crest down. Her gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She got into the Shipwright business at a young age. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 6000 gp. Citrine (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. His cinnamon fur is braided into rings. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 2000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 4'2" western woman, she wears a worn and beaten armor. Her chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gray eyes.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 7. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest, and is pretty ugly. He keeps his cinnamon fur in a pixie cut. His copper eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Junk Dealer who has hired him part-time. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he is content

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Depressed. Bonds: Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 4000 gp.