Description: She wears long strands of jet and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her monstrous two handed axe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. Her chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Astaro is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Astaro lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her silver hair is long and unkept. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Lezre was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 2600 sp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a tan coat, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She wears an eyepatch.

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. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Military, Slave. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 3 Holy water.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is dressed in a clean black cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are likewise gold. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. 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: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the east were limited. After a long history of fighting, Gadreel and her spouse have recently divorced.

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

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1500 gp. Chrysoprase (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. She usually wears her tan robe and has her club always slung over her shoulder. She has a hunchback. Her blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. She has gray eyes and a tan hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. The war was a terrible time for her, and Zanna does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Zanna was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Religious. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears bulky grey painted plate armor. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with music. She constantly tries to fill her life with music. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Kristryd is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Layabout arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 240 gp. 1 Hourglass.

Description: This man wears a grey costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. His hair is brown and very short. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 270 gp.

Description: This woman is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. Her fierce white eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She hates Tieflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She was born in the west. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the west were limited. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Elven compassion.

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is mildly Half-Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Racist. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp).