Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She has dyed her greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: The child of a Locksmith, who enjoyed hunting, Astaro was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She bought a quarterstaff and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Insomniac, Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 500 sp. Amber (60 gp).

Description: She stands about 5'2" and is renowned for her bright pastel dresses and hats. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her yellow fur is braided into rings. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

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 a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to be a mercenary again

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Nature, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 2500 sp. Sardonyx (70 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 2'10". He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He's also a talented Miner, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 90 gp. Chrysoprase (80 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs. She has styled her white fur well, parting it to the right. Her yellow eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. After coming to the age of reason, Spear took it upon herself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has a hunchback. His blonde hair is lengthy. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Gifted from a young age, Simon studied abroad. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'8" and wears a black tunic with white highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is an amazing painter.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 100 sp. White pearl (60 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: This man wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has moderate length beige fur. He has copper eyes.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 110 pp. 4 Antitoxin.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is blonde and curly. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Dwarven culture. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dwarven people; and dwarven compassion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: 5'0" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is typically in his Baker uniform. His hair is red and curly. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Barakas wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... A true patriot, Barakas would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Baker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Baker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He struck the Baker job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Baker responsibilities is difficult; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1100 sp.