Description: A 4'8" eastern woman, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her red hair is still thick. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is an amazing painter.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Astaro was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Fisher and was forced into it by her family; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Guardian, Military, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 300 pp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively, and carries bows. He keeps his scarlet crest in a pixie cut. His gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Sethrekar lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Religious, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1100 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Coral (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Banded agate (9 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.

Description: He very much looks the part of a Actor. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the right. His ears are large.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. A true patriot, Olunt would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Olunt was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Actor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Actor work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 15000 gp. Alexandrite (1500 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Blue diamond (7000 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Clear bright green emerald (7000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Onyx (70 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care, and is pretty ugly. His golden hair is cut short. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Spy who has hired him part-time. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She wears her brown hair up. Her eyes are likewise silver. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Jade (100 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'8" eastern woman, she wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. Her black hair is knotted and matted. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Weaver for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Red spinel (80 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 17000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.