Description: Standing 3'9", this woman prefers to wear brown clothing when she does not wear armor. She has silver hair. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Kathra grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has worked as a Shepherd like her mother before her.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Shepherd responsibilities is difficult; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Job, Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 17000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His hair is chestnut and curly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Gardener who has hired him part-time. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Iolite (80 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Amber (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Coral (60 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Sard (80 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Coral (60 gp). Rose (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Diesa was born the youngest of three triplets. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Miller they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Mortician, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1000 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears professional attire. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She has shaved her head bald. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Orcs.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Orc activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Orc doctor. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Orc people; and half-orc compassion

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 4000 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His red hair is knotted and matted. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Mortician profession.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. Halimath abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1100 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 3'2" southern woman, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). With wild red hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her singing with anyone who is interested.

History: Numba hails from a village terrorized by giants. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Terse, Ugly. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1900 pp. Zircon (50 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Amber (140 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Sard (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears dull pastel sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed monstrous two handed axe, just in case. She sports a flattop fur cut. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She got into the Shoemaker business at a young age. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is her passion; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 800 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.