Description: An older woman who typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull tan iron scale mail, she is not a threatening figure. She has done her best to style her brown hair to look like a famous performer. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born in the east. Astaro abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and she's in love

Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2000 cp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized violet coat. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. He has brown eyes and a violet hat with a black feather.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born in the west. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 90 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She has a very tight haircut. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Luthra was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the east were limited. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and expand her business

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears dull grey sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed hand crossbow, just in case. She wears a colorful flower in her black hair. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. As a very small child her family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. Her mother, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect her and cast a teleportation spell that whisked her away. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and money/treasure

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Just what you see.