Description: This woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has styled her brown hair well, parting it to the left. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady red eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Astaro will drive conversation. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 600 pp. Bloodstone (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has white fur. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Kite lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (6000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a brown collared shirt and white pants. He accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His white fur is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are likewise yellow. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Through the years after Shadow was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Shadow's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is content.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 2000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a tan shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and green pants. Her golden hair is cut short. Her violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Siffress fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He dresses like a well dressed Dilettante does. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has auburn hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Baern lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Farmer they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Dilettante, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Job, Slave, Military, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp).

Description: She has a missing right leg. She tends to wear a white poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She got into the Shipwright business at a young age. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Nagrette alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She tends to her Shipwright job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: To be a Bookbinder again; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'9". He wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His yellow leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He also hits on men, regardless of circumstances.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eye agate (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.