Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She carries with her a set of shortspears on her belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. She wears a colorful flower in her purple hair. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Astaro's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Stableman

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

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man wears dark leathers with embroidery, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. He is baby faced.

Personality: Balimaar is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. Balimaar was born on a far western forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Spy. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He stands about 5'7" and wears skinny pants and wears a white and violet robe with the hood down. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Mûzglob hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 70 gp. Malachite (4 gp).

Description: He is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. He carries with him a set of bows, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Gifted from a young age, Vonbin studied abroad. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: An older man who wears a fancy black suit, he is not a threatening figure. His tied-back hair is red. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Yurk was born with his mother's beautiful face. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Yurk was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). In the meantime he has taken over work as a Bowyer and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: He wants revenge against orcs; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 100 sp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp).

Description: He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. He carries with him a set of scimitars, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are blue.

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. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. Sun 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. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Sun fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp).

Description: He stands about 3'4" and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has a very tight haircut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'0". She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She wears her white fur down. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 320 gp. Chalcedony (50 gp).