Description: This slender woman stands about 4'8". She sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: Astaro is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Astaro was raised in a hard working conservative environment. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Extrovert, Athletic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Attractive. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 2000 pp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp).

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She sports a flattop crest cut. Her eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by brigands. Gilkass was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 12000 gp. Jade (80 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Carnelian (20 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears long strands of opal and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His hair is black and curly. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his small tan hat.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Umpen was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His childhood dream was to be a Fletcher, but he was a colossal failure. He has worked as a Layabout like his father before him.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 700 pp. Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Amber (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Born to a Server, her mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Dyer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rose (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Sard (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor and is in decent physical shape. She wears a colorful flower in her chestnut hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Ishte enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Ishte was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Guard for hire.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His auburn hair is lengthy. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Frouse grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortspear.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp).

Description: This man usually wears his grey robe and has his kukri always slung over his shoulder, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His golden hair is long and unkept. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Heward speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Heward grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 2000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). White opal (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.