Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Orcs.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and to clean up the streets

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 900 gp. Aquamarine (600 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp).

Description: She has a missing left leg. She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her tied-back hair is red. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Baker; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This malnourished man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His red fur is still thick. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 70 gp. Eye agate (10 gp).

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His black eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When Astar reached his early adolescence his Tiefling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has a missing left arm. She prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. She keeps her chestnut hair in a flapper bob. Her half smiles and silver eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born in the west. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Flaws: Hedonist, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 500 gp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.