Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. 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: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He worked as a nervous Assassin and found it very stressful. Some 10 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 name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Job, Mentor, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 900 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: 6'1" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. He keeps his long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born into a rich family. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Tarak alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1500 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his right hand. His chestnut hair is lengthy. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Nature, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 390 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears a red vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his red boots flare out at the collars. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Kellen's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. 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: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Brewer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: Halimath is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Halimath was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Fisher; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 20 gp.