Description: She is in excellent shape and is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her head has been shaved. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Gifted from a young age, Blossom studied abroad. 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. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She carries a battered scythe and tarnished longbow as well. Her white hair is knotted and matted. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Verin hails from a village terrorized by brigands. Verin liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Verin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her white hair is long and unkept. She has a dull look in her gold eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In her 14th year, her parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Ea alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1200 gp. Banded agate (10 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a blue vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her yellow leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her blue boots flare out at the collars. With bright white hair. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a Map Maker, her father struggled to pay the bills. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1200 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a glaive, but if one is not available she will default to her mace. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Bricklayer for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 2100 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down and is in decent physical shape. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born to a Sellsword, his father struggled to pay the bills. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Jak alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Herbalist arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is content.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 900 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a white vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her white boots flare out at the collars. She has a very tight haircut. Her ears are large.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: Willow was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Monk, 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 Monk in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and a deep hatred of giants

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 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.