Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a ceremonial dagger on her belt. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her ceremonial dagger, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. She has auburn hair. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She takes great joy in being the best Shepherd in town.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Gnomes in Roywyn's homeland. Roywyn decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She tends to her Shepherd job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she has a crush on the local architect

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 3'2" and muscular, this southern woman is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Slave Trader. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. 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: Bree was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 100 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a worn and beaten armor. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. Recently the stress of being a Baker has made it difficult for her to sleep.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 100 gp. Pink pearl (140 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he usually wears his white robe and has his ceremonial dagger always slung over his shoulder. His black hair is braided into rings. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. After a long history of fighting, Akoth and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Amber (80 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.