Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her hair is red and very short. Her gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Astaro was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man dresses like a well dressed Merchant does. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gifted student he started as a Bricklayer, but he got bored and became a Merchant. He has worked as a Merchant like his father before him.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to unite with his sister

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Family, Religious, Slave. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Golden pearl (40 gp). Red spinel (40 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. 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 does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she wants to get laid

Flaws: Insomniac, Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Marshal arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away.

Flaws: Disease, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. His hair is black and curly. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He has achieved small success as a Ruler.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to be a sellsword again

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears baggy green pantaloons and a violet scarf. His dark red hair, when down, is lengthy. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He takes great joy in being the best Spy in town.

History: He got into the Spy business at a young age. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Job, Slave. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 270 gp. Obsidian (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination and is in decent physical shape. She has moderate length black hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She found a children's book about a Dwarf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tiefling artifacts is her passion; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 28000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears just a pastel suit. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His brown fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 10 pp. Black pearl (300 gp). 2 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Dazzazn hails from a village terrorized by goblins. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of goblins; and he wants revenge against goblins

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 70 gp.