Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are red and beady.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Astaro was orphaned to a temple shortly after her birth. She was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above herself and to hold her god always in her heart. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Bather

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 4000 gp. Obsidian (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Amber (40 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Jade (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His black fur is thinning but still full. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. Some 7 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Sweet never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 pp. Amethyst (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Canary diamond (7000 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Rose (80 gp). Black opal (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. She wears her white hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Katherine speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a Map Maker, her father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Mortician hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Iolite (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Amber (50 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Jet (50 gp).

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears a white costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Bûth isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Orc unity. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 3'3", this man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Halander isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a Carpenter, his father struggled to pay the bills. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Ploughman for the past few years.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 3000 gp. Red spinel (80 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Hematite (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is brown and very short. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a lance on his belt. He sports a flattop fur cut. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is an amazing painter.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Fletcher work with an outfit from a few towns over. Fletcher work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Fletcher for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Merchant again.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1800 pp. Aquamarine (1300 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Black opal (500 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Rose (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Amber (140 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Citrine (80 gp).