Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has no hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Astar was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Astar's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has worked as a Spice Merchant like his father before him.

Motivation: Expand his business; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 600 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a tattered pair of loose pastel pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has silver hair. His black eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Gifted from a young age, Zephan studied abroad. His parents enrolled him in a Monk school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has a auburn handlebar mustache and slicked back auburn hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: He stands about 3'3" and dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Dondon 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. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears long strands of topaz and short green dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He takes great joy in being the best Mercenary in town.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp).