Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears skinny pants and wears a green and pastel robe with the hood down. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Mastema is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Shepherd work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shepherd work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Shepherd for the past few years.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 40 pp. Chrysoberyl (120 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man very much looks the part of a Shepherd. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. Ulblyn was born on a far northern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Shepherd. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Shepherd.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Shepherd responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 500 sp. Coral (120 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears dark leathers with embroidery. His black hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are likewise silver. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame and is in decent physical shape. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she is greedy

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her white hair is heavily combed to the left. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines white.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 200 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).