Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 5'11". He wears pastel robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a quarterstaff, but if one is not available he will default to his shield, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shield. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His skin is flawless and his white eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Astar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2000 sp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'10" and muscular, this northern man wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a scythe, but if one is not available he will default to his shield. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is mildly Half-Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born to a Sailor, his father struggled to pay the bills. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Racist, Selfish. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. He has white hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Halfling compassion.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Racist, Fearful. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp).

Description: 6'3" and muscular, this eastern man prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sage work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sage work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Sage.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 2000 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).