Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She keeps her black hair in a flapper bob. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady brown eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Shepherd business.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp).

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has moderate length silver hair. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A gifted student he started as a Bounty Hunter, but he got bored and became a Herbalist. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Jet (130 gp). Citrine (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His dark red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. This white eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Oriax was born with his mother's beautiful face. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 600 pp. Malachite (8 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length chestnut hair. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a hand crossbow, but if one is not available she will default to her club. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her hair is long and silver with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small tan clips. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes illithids are coming to abduct people. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She comes from a rich western family. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away; and she wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 3000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp).

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, and he perpetually has his sickle ready. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His fierce silver eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He hates Tieflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Tabaxi activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Tabaxi doctor. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist, Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Jade (110 gp). Onyx (30 gp). White opal (700 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Coral (110 gp). Jet (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Coral (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Coral (110 gp).

Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her hair is chestnut and very short. She is baby faced.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Gifted from a young age, Nora studied abroad. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. 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. Nora fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1100 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.