Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. Astaro enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 700 sp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her brown hair is lengthy. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. The war was a terrible time for her, and Chaedi does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Gifted from a young age, Chaedi studied abroad. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with yellow colored cloaks and clothing. Her hair is brown and curly. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Vicky was born the youngest of three triplets. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Flaws: Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Criminal record, Debt. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Citrine (70 gp).

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Calcitro was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Persistence, Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 800 gp. Hematite (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp).