Description: She wears a black coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon her head. Her blue hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Astaro is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Astaro took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up sickle and armor she uses now. She bought a sickle and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and doesn't want to be a blacksmith and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 3'11". She wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and her gloved hand is found clutching a rapier. Her golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Engraver but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. 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's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Pacifist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She wears professional attire. Her red hair is thinning but still full. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Cook business.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Carpenter they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Cook, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She wears suspenders and black workpants. Her shirt is tan, and she wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. She carries with her a set of sais, each one with a topaz on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her black hair is singed and shortened. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Sutha 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. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a simple tan robe with yellow stripes complete with hood. His auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Aust was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 200 sp. Iolite (80 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a tattered pair of loose green pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has moderate length chestnut hair. His eyes are silver and catlike.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Mordai will drive conversation. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Born in the north to a Herbalist, Mordai learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Mordai 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's also a talented Healer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1400 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

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 is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her head has been shaved. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a Stylist, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a white tunic with red highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around his shoes. His white hair is singed and shortened. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born in a small island village. His childhood dream was to be a Soapmaker, but he was a colossal failure. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears dull violet sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed hammer, just in case. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her parents enrolled her in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that she could practice her druidic talents. She was granted druidic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 150 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp).