Description: She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her blue hair is still thick. Her eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born in the north to a Performer, Astaro learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Performer. She has worked as a Performer like her father before her.

Motivation: To be a Shoemaker again; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Coral (140 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His bronze crest is singed and shortened. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Salasar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1000 gp. Aquamarine (400 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'1". She wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars. Her chestnut hair is singed and shortened. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Bowyer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bowyer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Bowyer responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1500 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).

Description: 5'8" and muscular, this western man prefers to wear flannel. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are green.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Bernard was born with his mother's beautiful face. 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 Body Guard. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. White pearl (150 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Jet (150 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has wavy blue hair. He has red eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Glassblower but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Pacifist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Theobald never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Slave. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He has moderate length red hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Baz enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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 Blacksmith. He tends to his Blacksmith job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 10000 gp. White pearl (120 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Jade (120 gp). Rose (50 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp).