Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a black cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Astar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. Some 3 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Astar never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, In love, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: Rock crystal (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing a tight green one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape and is in decent physical shape. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. After a long history of fighting, Alex and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 pp. Onyx (50 gp).