Description: She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes., and she perpetually has her greatsword ready. Her yellow fur is knotted and matted. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Shepherd born in the past three hundred years. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Cloud was born with her mother's beautiful face. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing her hectic life and new shepherd responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 2200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is an amazing painter.

History: Nelkin was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Expand his business; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Rock crystal (60 gp).

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is short and silver. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a Ruler first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: She has a missing left leg. She prefers to wear grey clothing when she does not wear armor. Her moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Hlin embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Hlin and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 350 gp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She very much looks the part of a Masseuse. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. With bright golden hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gifted student she started as a Miner, but she got bored and became a Masseuse. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive, Shy. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 25000 sp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp).