Description: He has a missing left arm. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His purple hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Astar hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull grey iron scale mail. His hair is golden and very short. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. 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: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Umpen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gifted student he started as a Bowyer, but he got bored and became a Interpreter. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many dire rats want him driven away

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 400 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Amber (130 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, black shirt, and blue tie. His dark red hair is braided into rings. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gold eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Justice, Professionalism, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. Jak enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 700 gp.

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 has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His black fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His fierce yellow eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Leaf grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1300 gp. Hematite (15 gp).