Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with violet slacks. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. His black eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Astar has worked very hard to control his curse. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 120 gp. Jade (70 gp).

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Thoradin embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 110 gp. Jet (40 gp). 1 Backpack.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born into a rich family. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 800 gp. Citrine (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. His black hair is long and unkept. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 3200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears an entirely black suit with yellow socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He wears his red hair up. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 9000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp).