Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. Her silver hair is thinning but still full. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Astaro liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This woman prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her childhood dream was to be a Barkeep, but she was a colossal failure. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Military, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He tends to wear a large black jacket. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His crest is cut close to his head. He has red eyes and a black hat with a white feather.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Justice, Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 500 gp. White opal (1300 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears a brown shirt, with a tan mid length shorts with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are green.

Personality: Manfred speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of drow once and for all.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Slave, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 2300 gp. Azurite (8 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.