Description: This woman has a large violet mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her right hand. Her blonde hair is well kept. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She takes great joy in being the best Shepherd in town.

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. 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. Recently the stress of being a Shepherd has made it difficult for her to sleep.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is typically in her Ruler uniform. She has a long white ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her broad tan hat.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Ruler responsibilities is difficult; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Addict, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Moss agate (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. She keeps her long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in the north to a Assassin, Meriele learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She struck the Assassin job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: To be a Painter again.

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 600 gp. Iolite (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears skinny pants and wears a tan and grey robe with the hood down. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Carrie was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His divine abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He bought a kukri and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Family, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 50 pp.