Description: She is lean but muscular and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has wavy red hair. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. 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 mother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She keeps her auburn hair in a pixie cut. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

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 a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the north. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the left. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, In love. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 280 pp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. His hair is brown and curly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 11000 cp. Carnelian (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). 1 Silk rope.