Description: She very much looks the part of a Ruler. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. When Astaro reached her early adolescence her Tiefling 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 ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Ruler for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Rich, Military. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. Obsidian (10 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Jade (70 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'3". He is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and red handkerchief worn on his right side. His tied-back hair is brown. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born to a Courier, his father struggled to pay the bills. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Family, Poor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with pastel colored cloaks and clothing. He is physically well-built. His gray fur is knotted and matted. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural tiefling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 400 sp.