Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her blue hair is unkempt and raggedy. She has gleaming, smiling silver eyes.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Astaro grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. 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: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Gold music box (3000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress) and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is golden and curly. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 10000 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Jade (70 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Coral (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Jade (70 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He dresses like a well dressed Crown-heir does. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Felgrat was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Felgrat abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 6000 gp. Hematite (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Red spinel (80 gp).

Description: He sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His crest is short and black. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Rhogar hails from a village terrorized by brigands. 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. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Banded agate (5 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Amber (100 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Gifted from a young age, Druuk studied abroad. After coming to the age of reason, Druuk took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 600 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Coral (100 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is short and silver. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his small white hat.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Pushkrimp was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 Cook. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 9000 gp. Jasper (70 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Sard (70 gp).

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and he perpetually has his ceremonial dagger ready. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Bidreked's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bidreked fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 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.