Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. She has blue hair. She has a dull look in her gold eyes.

Personality: Astaro is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Born in the north to a Painter, Astaro learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Painter.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her hair is short and blonde. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She got into the Cartwright business at a young age. Her childhood dream was to be a Seamstress, but she was a colossal failure. After a long history of fighting, Ahinar and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and expand her business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 200 pp. Aquamarine (600 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. Her dark red hair is still thick. Her black unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Navigator work with an outfit from a few towns over. Navigator work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Navigator for hire.

Motivation: Expand her business; and to be a bather again

Ideals: Opinionated, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has wavy chestnut hair. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: Hematite (13 gp). Coral (100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). 1 Thunderstones.