Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is an amazing painter.

History: Gifted from a young age, Astaro studied abroad. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carnelian (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Coral (50 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his right hand. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Thomas took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up kukri and armor he uses now. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Amethyst (60 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Sard (20 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Jade (60 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Rose (20 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his greatsword with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is an amazing painter.

History: He got into the Mason business at a young age. A gifted student he started as a Bowyer, but he got bored and became a Mason. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Mason and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and balancing his hectic life and new mason responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, tan shirt, and blue tie. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born to a Bellfounder, his mother struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2100 pp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (100 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a red coat. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. His ears are large.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 55. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a Sculptor, his father struggled to pay the bills. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Pink pearl (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Jet (110 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Coral (110 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He dresses like a well dressed Actor does. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His green eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson tan hat.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. 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: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Alston took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up glaive and armor he uses now. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears an entirely tan suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. He is baby faced.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. A true patriot, Uthemar would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortbow.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden pearl (70 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Sard (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Jet (70 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.