Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of luck around her neck, and a monstrous two handed axe on her belt. She carries a battered whip and tarnished monstrous two handed axe as well. She has styled her black hair well, parting it to the left. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. After a long history of fighting, Astaro and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Ploughman responsibilities is difficult; and to be a knight again

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This late middle aged woman dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head and is in decent physical shape. She sports black long hair. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her father. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Tabaxi people; and tabaxi compassion

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 15000 cp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. He has moderate length blonde hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a Actor first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Superior lock.

Description: This woman stands a little under 2'10" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears long strands of sapphire and short red dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Shaena was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. Some 3 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Shaena never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 10000 cp. Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Clear bright green emerald (2000 gp).