Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. Her dark red hair is smooth and relatively long. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Astaro was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She struck the Guard job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Carpenter they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Crown-heir, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a grey shirt, with a brown mid length skirt with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her hair is red and curly. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Eva was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. When Eva reached her early adolescence her Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: This late middle aged man sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear and is in decent physical shape. His hair is short and golden. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She keeps her brown hair in a pixie cut. She has gray eyes and a tan hat with a black feather.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Ulla 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. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and to reunite with her old friends

Bonds: Poor, Nature, Adventurer, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 500 sp.