Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears baggy yellow pantaloons and a tan scarf. She has done her best to style her auburn hair to look like a famous performer. She has green eyes and a yellow hat with a tan feather.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Shepherd arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Naivara took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up shortspear and armor she uses now. 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: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 10000 cp. Obsidian (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. He has shaved his head bald. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born in a small desert village. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Paggen took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up longsword and armor he uses now. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 100 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp).

Description: This woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She wears her white hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Amber (120 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a large blue jacket. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and money/treasure

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Rich, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1600 gp.