Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She is wearing a long, red, dusty cloak. Her hair is short and brown. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. 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's also a talented Apothecary, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and balancing her hectic life and new shepherd responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp).

Description: He wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. He is portly but not overly obese. He has brown hair. He has brown eyes and a brown hat with a red feather.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Sage; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2100 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her chestnut hair is wavy and long. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Donella is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Donella enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His white hair is still thick. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 340 gp. Banded agate (4 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.