Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'11" when asserting herself. Her hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Astaro was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism, Joker, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 7000 gp. Obsidian (13 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a black shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and black pants. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a Map Maker first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the south were limited. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and revenge

Flaws: Secretive, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 5000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp).

Description: This man has a large red mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a junk dealer again

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 9000 gp. Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Sard (40 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). White opal (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She is wearing a long, pastel cloak. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her brown fur is singed and shortened. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Serpent's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Serpent was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Armorer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears dull white sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed crossbow, just in case. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Faran liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 7000 gp.

Description: An older woman who wears bulky pastel painted plate armor, she is not a threatening figure. Her black fur is knotted and matted. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Tanner born in the past three hundred years. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Shadow hails from a village terrorized by goblins. Shadow was born on a far southern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Tanner. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Tanner for hire.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and she desires to right it; and many goblins want her driven away

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Coral (90 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Blue diamond (4000 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern woman tends to wear a large red jacket. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She has done her best to style her white hair to look like a famous performer. She has amber eyes and a red hat with a blue feather.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Paela liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Spy.

Motivation: To be a Cartwright again.

Ideals: Persistence, Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 pp. Sard (60 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Iolite (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.