Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Shepherd arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is typically in her Bather uniform. She has a long silver ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Her druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Bather responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Secretive, Shy. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 2600 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp).

Description: With pastel face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. She has styled her chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Mardnab speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 390 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His hair is red and curly. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Sindri lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 500 gp. Bloodstone (60 gp).