Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She wears brown trousers with violet and white striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Shepherd but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Through the years after Joan was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Joan's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with white slacks. His hair is auburn and curly. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker black hat.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He works hard and plays hard.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 2000 cp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she is dressed in an above average manner. Her tied-back hair is white. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. The war was a terrible time for her, and Agnes does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Agnes was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a violet and black robe with the hood down. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Assassin 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 Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 40 gp. Banded agate (16 gp).