Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair is silver and curly. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears long strands of opal and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She has wavy purple hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. A friendly and beautiful Tiefling, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. After a long history of fighting, Akta and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she is greedy

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 30000 cp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Oppleby is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Soapmaker arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 35000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She carries with her a set of longswords on her belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. She has styled her red hair well, parting it to the right. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is a Sculptor first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Gifted from a young age, Borun studied abroad. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and balancing his hectic life and new shepherd responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Carnelian (60 gp). Eye agate (8 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears dull pastel sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sickle, just in case. He has wavy red fur. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. 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: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. At a young age his father died while driving off some drow. His mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in sickle use. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Star rose quartz (80 gp). Amber (60 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Amethyst (60 gp).

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She wears bulky tan painted plate armor, marred by teas. Her golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Lia was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 400 gp.