Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 3'2" and wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. Her red hair is wavy and long. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, PTSD. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 30000 cp.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a fancy pastel suit. His fur is short and orange. His yellow eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is a great chef.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He has worked as a Crown-heir like his mother before him.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 2800 gp. A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She wears a fancy black dress. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She keeps her long black hair kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: Reeza is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Shepherd profession.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Assassin work with an outfit from a few towns over. Assassin work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and to be a shepherd again

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Job, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His purple hair is thinning but still full. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Scribe born in the past three hundred years. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Marbas is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and balancing his hectic life and new scribe responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 4000 gp. Star rose quartz (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp).

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and she perpetually has her bow ready. With wild brown hair. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Riswynn's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Riswynn was born the youngest of three triplets. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Logical, Persistence. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She wears green trousers with grey and brown striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her warhammer, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. Her brass crest, when down, is lengthy. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Farideh was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Religious, Nature, Military. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. This gray eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a fancy green suit, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'10" when asserting himself. His blue hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is baby faced.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2000 gp. Blue sapphire (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a tan coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon her head. Her black hair is lengthy. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Birel was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 400 gp.