Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Naeris never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and doesn't want to be a cook and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, In love. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This light-skinned female wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a white coat. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair is long and golden with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small white clips. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Vani was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Shepherd for hire.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and balancing her hectic life and new shepherd responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1400 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears dull green sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed lance, just in case. Her bronze crest has been sun bleached extensively. Her red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Pogranix hails from a village terrorized by brigands. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To be a Map Maker again.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rose (20 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp).

Description: She stands about 4'7" and wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Oriel will drive conversation. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her parents enrolled her in a Commoner school at a young age so that she could practice her martial talents. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 200 gp.