Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are likewise black.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Astaro is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She got into the Barber business at a young age. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Barber. Some 9 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Astaro never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Joker, Justice. Bonds: Job, In love, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1200 pp. Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp).

Description: She is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her sword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. She has a very tight haircut. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a Layabout, her father struggled to pay the bills. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Shipwright. In the meantime she has taken over work as a Shipwright and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Addict, Greedy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 5000 gp. Star rose quartz (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Coral (70 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His black hair is singed and shortened. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Farmer profession.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. 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 Barrister. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Barrister for hire.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Barrister responsibilities is difficult; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear flannel. He has done his best to style his white crest to look like a famous performer. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Mreksh will drive conversation. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Mreksh hails from a village terrorized by giants. Mreksh 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 was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants.

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

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

Possessions: 700 pp. Peridot (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Jet (160 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Jade (160 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Amber (160 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Hematite (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a simple grey robe with brown stripes complete with hood. She keeps her golden hair in a pixie cut. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. Jarana was born on a far western plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Shipwright. She became a Shipwright soon after.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 12000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She prefers to wear flannel. She keeps her red hair in a flapper bob. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 5000 gp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the east. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.