Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her broad grey hat.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She got into the Shepherd business at a young age. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Shepherd.

Motivation: To be a Sellsword again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has wavy red hair. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: Silaqui hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Through the years after Silaqui was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Silaqui's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp).

Description: 3'2" and muscular, this southern woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has done her best to style her chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 8000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 3'2" and wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 800 pp. Zircon (80 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Jade (100 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has dyed his greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Through the years after Kipper was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Kipper's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Kipper and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 6000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His tied-back hair is silver. He is baby faced.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and wants to raise his children well

Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp).

Description: She wears baggy grey pantaloons and a black scarf. She carries with her a set of spears on her belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. Her silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She takes great joy in being the best Shepherd in town.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Artin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Artin took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up spear and armor she uses now. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a performer again

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 600 pp. Violet garnet (1300 gp). Amber (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Pink diamond (2000 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.