Description: This man stands a little under 5'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Astar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1200 gp. Silver ewer (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp).

Description: He wears a brown top hat and brown clothes. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his lance, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Gifted from a young age, Faran studied abroad. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Cartwright.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has moderate length brown hair. He has amber eyes and a tan hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In his 18th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father 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. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 20 gp. Zircon (80 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are green.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Alberich was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His white hair is cut short. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Gerbo was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Warlock, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Warlock in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 170 gp.