Description: She is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. She is portly but not overly obese. Her silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. She has a dull look in her black eyes.

Personality: Astaro speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. 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. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1200 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His blue hair is thinning but still full. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Orc activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Orc doctor. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and revenge

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, In love. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She is renowned for her bright red dresses and hats. She is portly but not overly obese. She keeps her white hair in a flapper bob. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is greedy

Ideals: Opinionated, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Malachite (7 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. She has silver hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 300 pp. Sardonyx (20 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light red in addition to tight pants. His hair is chestnut and curly. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Stableman arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and money/treasure

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Malachite (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp).

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dwarves.

History: Erias lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Through the years after Erias was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Erias's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Bowyer they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Butcher, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to unite with his brother

Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 200 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), and carries halberds. She has wavy black hair. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Mardred was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her childhood dream was to be a Beggar, but she was a colossal failure. She's also a talented Beggar, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 40 gp.