Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her silver hair, when down, is lengthy. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Astaro grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. Some 8 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Astaro never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Logical, Impeccable. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Server

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 12000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).

Description: He wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. He carries a battered spear and tarnished sword as well. He sports a flattop hair cut. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Shy, Fearful. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 310 gp. Golden pearl (70 gp). 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: He wears long strands of jet and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He carries with him a set of longbows on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. He wears his red hair down. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Fibblestib speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Addict, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 42000 sp. Carnelian (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. His hair is red and curly. He has black eyes and a black hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1300 gp. A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. She is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around her ears. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Mayor. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. Gynk is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

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. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Mayor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mayor work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 17000 cp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a halberd, but if one is not available he will default to his longsword. His black hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He worked as a nervous Guard and found it very stressful. He has achieved small success as a Guard.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 250 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a black shirt, with a blue mid length shorts with blue tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his small black hat.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Ratbag was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His first spouse was a Brewer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Poor, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 50 pp. Iolite (70 gp). Sard (70 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a simple blue robe with white stripes complete with hood. Her auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and doesn't want to be a courier and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Chrysoberyl (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears tattered old clothes. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her right hand. Her lavender fur is greasy and uncared for. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1300 gp.