Description: A pudgy woman standing about 6'3" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is dressed in earthy colors with a green and tan handkerchief worn on her left side. Her long blue crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are red and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Shepherd born in the past three hundred years. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: She was born in a small forest village. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she's in love

Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 130 gp. Rose (60 gp).

Description: Standing 3'2", this woman typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. Her hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. The war was a terrible time for her, and Lorilla does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born into a rich family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and money/treasure

Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a blue coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His divine abilities were realized during a raid on his village. After a long history of fighting, Warryn and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and human compassion

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears an entirely tan suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His white hair is thinning but still full. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. 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: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Zook fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Pacifist, Impeccable, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black opal (800 gp). Malachite (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants, and carries sais. His hair is long and golden with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Howard embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. When Howard reached his early adolescence his Halfling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He bought a sai and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Nature. Occupation: Server

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 200 gp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His white crest is thinning but still full. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gold eyes.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He got into the Shoemaker business at a young age. His childhood dream was to be a Stableman, but he was a colossal failure. He's also a talented Stableman, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Violet garnet (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat and is in decent physical shape. Her silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Priest hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: 5'11" and muscular, this eastern man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. His red fur has been sun bleached extensively. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. 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: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1200 gp.