Description: A pudgy woman standing about 6'3" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a green tunic with grey highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are likewise white.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Astaro isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Tiefling unity. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Astaro was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 tends to her Carter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 4000 sp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He sports a flattop hair cut. He is baby faced.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Poor, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 2500 gp. Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Coral (80 gp). Iolite (20 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She sports yellow clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around her ears. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Theirastra isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Elven unity. As she has aged she has sought to do reparations for her actions as a youth. She is also making sure that her compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Theirastra grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Theirastra. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 17000 cp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. Her chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Helgret's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A freak accident while working with her Fletcher father left her crippled. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 130 gp. Star rose quartz (40 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp).

Description: This man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his right hand. His crest, while still mostly bronze, has prominent grey streaks. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Sensitive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Mortician. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. 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. After a long history of fighting, Heian and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Mentor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 4000 cp. Aquamarine (400 gp). Jade (140 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is light but he possesses many green ritualistic tattoos. He wears long strands of aquamarine and short red dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 50 pp.

Description: This man wears a tan costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his right hand. His head has been shaved. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. After a long history of fighting, Lamlis and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His black hair is lengthy. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 west. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and doesn't want to be a seamstress and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Selfish, Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 300 gp.