Description: This woman wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. Her silver eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes drow are coming to abduct people. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Astaro has worked very hard to control her curse. She came across an abandoned tomb where she found a relic that called out to her. After picking it up she was cursed by vampirism.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Mercenary and was forced into it by her family; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Robert lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Bowyer, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family, Guardian. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 600 gp. Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She got into the Tanner business at a young age. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has achieved small success as a Tanner.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Tanner responsibilities is difficult; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Nature. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: She tends to wear a large brown jacket. She is physically well-built. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. After a long history of fighting, Sarah and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2800 sp.