Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Astar was born with his father's beautiful face. Astar liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 5000 gp. Citrine (60 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Rose (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Coral (40 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Jet (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Zircon (60 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp).

Description: She stands about 3'11" and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her auburn hair is still thick. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 3000 gp. Pink pearl (160 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a grey shirt, with a black mid length skirt with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around her ears. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Beatrice's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is a great chef.

History: Beatrice was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Server

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1300 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp).

Description: This woman dresses like a well dressed Engraver does, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. 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 a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Merla was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 500 pp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her black hair is singed and shortened. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Born to a Crown-heir, her mother struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Menny and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 2000 gp. Peridot (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Pink diamond (7000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. A true patriot, Shava would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Pink diamond (6000 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Iolite (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 3'1" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears suspenders and blue workpants. Her shirt is green, and she wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. In her 17th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Expand her business; and to be a weaver again

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.