Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a fancy black dress. Her hair is black and curly. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her white eyes.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. A true patriot, Astaro would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and many illithids want her driven away

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Gifted from a young age, Theobald studied abroad. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 350 gp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her chestnut hair is still thick. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it, marred by beers. Her chestnut hair is still thick. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Engong is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Engong was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Fighter, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is her passion; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 120 gp.