Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her chestnut hair is still thick. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Through the years after Katherine was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Katherine's mother 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: A deep hatred of illithids.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her blonde hair is well kept. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was granted psionic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Jade (160 gp). Zircon (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears dull black sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed crossbow, just in case. Her white crest is knotted and matted. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Shepherd born in the past three hundred years. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born in the east to a Shepherd, Akra learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature crossbow.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears bulky green painted plate armor. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Kairon grew up listening to his mother's many stories. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature nunchaku.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural dragonborn artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 70 gp.