Description: With violet face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears suspenders and black workpants. Her shirt is brown, and she wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. Her dark red hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her white eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Cartwright hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Cartwright and was forced into it by her family; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Susannah is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was born in a small forest village. Susannah 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. After a long history of fighting, Susannah and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 700 gp. Peridot (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Jade (100 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He has silver hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born in the south. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears tattered old clothes, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her hair is red and curly. She has gray eyes and a white hat with a green feather.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes drow are coming to abduct people. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She dropped out of school to support her sick mother, and resented it. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Layabout they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Weaver, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest, and carries crossbows. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Ogthrak is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Ogthrak was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Ranger, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Ranger in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He found a children's book about a Half-Orc Ranger who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. 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: To reunite with his old friends; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1100 gp. Obsidian (10 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'4". He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has moderate length silver hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural dragonborn artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1300 gp.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. Her skin is light but she possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Shepherd business.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Dariff grew up listening to her mother's many stories. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his quarterstaff with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He carries a battered scimitar and tarnished quarterstaff as well. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. He is baby faced.

Personality: He hates Gnomes with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: Dragonborn compassion; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist, Lazy. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This late middle aged woman dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time and is in decent physical shape. Her long auburn hair reaches down to her waist. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. After a long history of fighting, Greeba and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1200 gp. Eye agate (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.