Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her blue hair is heavily combed to the right. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her 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 in the west to a Herbalist, Astaro learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to be a shoemaker again

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1100 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp).

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She is portly but not overly obese. Her blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Apothecary born in the past three hundred years. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She 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. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is her passion; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 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: She is lean but muscular and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has done her best to style her brown fur to look like a famous performer. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 600 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This man prefers to wear flannel. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his right hand. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born in the west. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 4000 gp. Iolite (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Sard (50 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 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 tall, slender woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her hair is short and auburn. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. In her youth she was a Merchant, and wanted to be a champion fighter when she grew up. She was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives she lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. She saw the brutality and swore off her fighting aspirations, taking her younger brother on her back after seeing her parents die, and fled the country. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Elama fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, PTSD. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 4'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He wears his chestnut hair down. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 49. 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 takes great joy in being the best Crown-heir in town.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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 Crown-heir. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nuraval fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 500 pp. Eye agate (4 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Rose (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Amber (130 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Spy business.

History: Born to a Spice Merchant, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 700 pp. Sard (30 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.