Description: This slender woman stands about 3'10". She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. Her tied-back hair is blonde. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is a Shepherd first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She takes great joy in being the best Shepherd in town.

History: Born in the west to a Shepherd, Diesa learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She's also a talented Mercenary, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 400 pp. Black pearl (500 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Jet (90 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears suspenders and red workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy red leather apron most of the time. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Mundane. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. Her silver hair is greasy and uncared for. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 28. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Ishte lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Layabout and was forced into it by her family.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Slave, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Full Plate.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her long blonde hair reaches down to her waist. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and half-elven compassion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Tourmaline (160 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears dull grey sweaters, loose yellow pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed falchion, just in case. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 370 gp. 1 Everburning torch.