Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her dark red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. Her red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She took after her mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her mother taught her to defend herself. When her mother died while fighting giants, the young Astaro began to lead the lost caravan. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by giants. Astaro was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 12000 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears a grey collared shirt and black pants. He accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born into a rich family. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp).

Description: She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a tan coat. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her long black hair reaches down to her waist. She wears a mask on 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 loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Born to a Soapmaker, her mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Tailor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears white trousers with black and tan striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her black hair is wavy and long. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing poetry.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Malachite (8 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Jet (160 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Jet (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has no hair. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His childhood dream was to be a Animal Trainer, but he was a colossal failure. He has worked as a Carter like his father before him.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 2400 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears bulky yellow painted plate armor. He is an epitome of beauty. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is wearing a tight green one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. 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 left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 300 gp.