Description: Standing 5'0", this woman wears a worn and beaten armor. Her hair is purple, silky, and of moderate length. Her red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Astaro wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Expert, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... A true patriot, Astaro would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 4000 cp. Brown-green garnet (100 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze. His red hair is knotted and matted. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born in the west to a Barrister, Uthemar learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Elves in Uthemar's homeland. Uthemar decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He has achieved small success as a Barrister.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her right hand. She has wavy gold crest. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her red eyes.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact.

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 130 gp. Golden pearl (110 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. His red hair is braided into rings. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Banker but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Disciplined, Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.