Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a black costume with the symbols of death on his torso. He has dyed his greying dark red hair a little too much giving a sharp dark red color. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

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 a great chef.

History: Astar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He became a Fletcher soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 8000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 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 (40 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He likes to wear brown tank tops with white pants. He is an epitome of beauty. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is silver and curly. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 6000 gp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear flannel. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. She has styled her auburn hair well, parting it to the left. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Job, Poor, Military. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 7000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp).

Description: This northern woman wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her black hair is braided into rings. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Engraver hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 9000 gp. Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Blue-white diamond (3000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Rose (50 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'2" when asserting himself. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Barber but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in the north to a Barber, Gunter learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Pacifist, Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 8000 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.