Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She has styled her chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. Her eyes are likewise red. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Astaro grew up listening to her father's many stories. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Layabout hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and she would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Adventurer, Poor, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 18000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair is black and very short. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. His addictions have taken their toll on his wallet, and he has found himself with a great deal of debt owed.

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

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 3000 gp. Red garnet (120 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Zircon (70 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Amber (120 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'1" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She tends to wear a large black jacket. She wears a deerstalker hat to cover her moderate length auburn hair. She has blue eyes and a black hat with a brown feather.

Personality: Neega is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Neega grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dwarven companion (her 'brother'). She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insane, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 300 pp. Golden pearl (60 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Jet (60 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'9" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a tan collared shirt and brown skirt. She accessorizes with a yellow scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She wears her auburn hair down. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black pearl (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Fire opal (400 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She wears a deerstalker hat to cover her moderate length black hair. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the east. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp).

Description: This western 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 brown coat. He has moderate length white fur. His yellow eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Performer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Performer 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 Performer for the past few years.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 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). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He got into the Banker business at a young age. A freak accident while working with his Animal Trainer mother left him crippled. He became a Banker soon after.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and expand his business

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Hematite (14 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Blue diamond (7000 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp).