Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has dyed her greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Emma was born on a far western forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Shepherd. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Red-brown spinel (80 gp). 1 Smokesticks.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a tan costume with the symbols of strength on her torso. Her white hair is cut short. Her blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 370 gp. Moss agate (6 gp). Peridot (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She has styled her red hair well, parting it to the left. Her violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Bethrynna speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Bounty Hunter they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Seamstress, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Poor, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'7". He wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a kukri on his belt. His head has been shaved. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Skak was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 100 sp. Jet (40 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is dressed in an above average manner. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He takes great joy in being the best Shepherd in town.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Shepherd. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Breastplate.