Description: This malnourished woman is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, violet shirt, and red tie. Her hair is silver and curly. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines red.

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 has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. Through the years after Astaro was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Astaro's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Astaro and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1000 gp. Red spinel (60 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Sard (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a black collared shirt and blue skirt. She accessorizes with a red scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her crest is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are red and beady.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Arava was born the youngest of three triplets. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Rich, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 12000 gp. Moonstone (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Jet (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Canary diamond (2000 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp).

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He usually wears his pastel robe and has his rapier always slung over his shoulder. He has no fur. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his small pastel hat.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 900 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a green shirt with thin yellow vertical stripes and green pants. His copper crest is long and unkept. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Pandjed's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a tan collared shirt and violet pants. He accessorizes with a pastel scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt, and is pretty ugly. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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 routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Artistic, Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 7000 gp. Azurite (11 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tabaxi, and stands approximately 6'2". He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and his gloved hand is found clutching a greataxe. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His copper eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Brewer profession.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Smoking was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He's also a talented Brewer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and balancing his hectic life and new bookbinder responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1500 pp. Carnelian (80 gp). Amber (90 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Jade (90 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She uses divination through singing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Silent grew up listening to her father's many stories. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Moonstone (80 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.