Description: This late middle aged woman wears skinny pants and wears a black and grey robe with the hood down and is in decent physical shape. Her dark red hair is knotted and matted. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born into a rich family. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Astaro grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Astaro. After a long history of fighting, Astaro and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears a black tunic with white highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he wants to get laid

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'2" and muscular, this eastern woman wears suspenders and grey workpants. Her shirt is tan, and she wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Marastyr alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and many giants want her driven away

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 7000 cp. Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Azurite (4 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'7". She dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a white coat with brown slacks. She wears her white fur down. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Revenge; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 300 gp.