Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. Her brown hair is still thick. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. 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 in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. When Astaro reached her early adolescence her Tiefling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 50 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 3'5" and muscular, this western woman wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. She wears her red hair down. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp).

Description: An older woman who wears baggy green pantaloons and a black scarf, she is not a threatening figure. She has no crest. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady red eyes.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She tends to her Bather job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1600 gp. Violet garnet (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Jet (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing. Her auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. 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 several months after her father was called into army service. Through the years after Sarah was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Sarah's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To be a Ruler again; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 2000 gp. Moonstone (40 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp).

Description: Standing 2'10", this man prefers to wear flannel. His hair is chestnut and curly. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Wiggan's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. While he appears to be a normal Halfling, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She is an epitome of beauty. Her silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

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 Interpreter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Interpreter work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: Standing 6'3", this woman dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She sports a flattop crest cut. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Pogranix is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Born in the north to a Carter, Pogranix learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. While she appears to be a normal Dragonborn, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Depressed, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 800 gp. Banded agate (14 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Moonstone (50 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His first spouse was a Healer, they had one daughter, 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: Regain custody of his daughter; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Rich, Family, Religious. Occupation: Server

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. Her hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Map Maker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 300 gp.