Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a black tunic with white highlights, and long pastel pants that bunch up around his shoes. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has white eyes and a black hat with a white feather.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his youth he was a Masseuse, and wanted to be a champion fighter when he grew up. He was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives he lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. He saw the brutality and swore off his fighting aspirations, taking his younger brother on his back after seeing his parents die, and fled the country. Recently a tribe of drow 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: Further expansion of business; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Amethyst (130 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured, marred by teas. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 70 pp. Zircon (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp).

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, and carries nunchakus. He wears his auburn hair down. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born in the south. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 180 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'3" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His blonde hair is lengthy. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He takes great joy in being the best Locksmith in town.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has taken up work as a Locksmith and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Orc people; and half-orc compassion

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: PTSD, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1100 gp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp).