Description: She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She has dyed her greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. Her white eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Astaro was born on a far northern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Layabout. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Family, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 14000 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. After coming to the age of reason, Raer took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western man wears a fancy black suit. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has styled his bronze crest well, parting it to the right. His red eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker black hat.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born in a small forest village. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Family, Nature. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 900 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp).

Description: This northern woman wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She has slicked back blonde hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her green eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Job, Religious. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp).

Description: This man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His fur, while still mostly cinnamon, has prominent grey streaks. His copper unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Shipwright who has hired him part-time. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Three grew up listening to his mother's many stories. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Shipwright. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Shipwright.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and expand his business

Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 700 pp. Blue quartz (4 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She carries a battered whip and tarnished rapier as well. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are likewise black. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is a great chef.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a green deerstalker hat and green clothes. Her hair is silver and curly. Her black unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Scribe profession.

History: Beleth lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.