Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'11" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, tan shirt, and green tie. Her fur is yellow, silky, and of moderate length. She has blue eyes and a brown hat with a tan feather.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is black and curly. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Crampernap isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: This malnourished man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. His green crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Shepherd born in the past three hundred years. Vrondiss enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Shepherd for hire.

Motivation: To be a Butcher again; and balancing his hectic life and new shepherd responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her blue crest is thinning but still full. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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. The war was a terrible time for her, and Mishann does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born into a rich family. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing her hectic life and new mercenary responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 210 gp. Golden pearl (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She is renowned for her bright tan dresses and hats. Her moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She found a children's book about a Gnome Cleric 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Gardener for hire.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and regain custody of her son

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 100 gp.