Description: An older woman who dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner, she is not a threatening figure. Her long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Astaro was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She wears her silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Birel hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her music career. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born into a rich family. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is wearing a long, blue cloak. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. His ears are large.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Courier who has hired him part-time. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Burgell was born on a far northern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Courier. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush, Family, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp).

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light violet in addition to tight pants. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length auburn hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 12000 gp. Golden pearl (110 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. Her hair is black and curly. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Born in the west to a Architect, Unvera learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Architect.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Architect responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 4000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his bastard sword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. His auburn hair is still thick. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is typically in his Actor uniform. He has moderate length blonde hair. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Galinndan is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Actor arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Actor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Actor work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.