Description: A 6'5" northern woman, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears a colorful flower in her black hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

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. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Astaro was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 south. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He wears a colorful flower in his gray fur. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Creaky witch voice

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

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. She has a hunchback. She has no hair. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. The war was a terrible time for her, and Merla does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. She is renowned for her bright blue dresses and hats. She has a hunchback. Her tied-back hair is red. She has gray eyes.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nyx grew up listening to her father's many stories. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. 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: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. He wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. He has a hunchback. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Gifted from a young age, Jabbie studied abroad. Jabbie was born on a far eastern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Cartwright. He became a Cartwright soon after.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to be a bricklayer again

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2200 sp.

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She wears her blonde hair up. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Cecily's homeland. Cecily decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She has dedicated herself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Blue quartz (14 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he likes to wear brown tank tops with tan pants. His fur is cut close to his head. His fierce yellow eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Elegant was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 12000 sp.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Hamil and his spouse have recently divorced.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Fearful, Antagonistic. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy cinnamon fur. She wears just a pastel suit. She has a hunchback. She wears her cinnamon fur up. Her copper eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker pastel hat.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born in the east. A gifted student she started as a Locksmith, but she got bored and became a Body Guard. She has worked as a Body Guard like her father before her.

Motivation: Expand her business; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1200 gp. Aquamarine (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.