Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'7" and very much looks the part of a Shepherd. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Maynild was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She has worked as a Shepherd like her father before her.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Gifted, Professionalism. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 100 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male is wearing a long, grey cloak. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His childhood dream was to be a Mortician, but he was a colossal failure. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Tourmaline (140 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She has wavy brown hair. Her half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Orc in existence. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'6" when asserting himself. His chestnut hair is cut short. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. After months of barely getting by, Oppleby managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 350 gp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her rusty crest has been sun bleached extensively. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 79. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Being a Glassblower kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Masterwork manacles.