Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her auburn hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Shepherd but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 800 pp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Coral (140 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He keeps his long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Frederick hails from a village terrorized by brigands. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. His blonde hair is cut short. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Born to a Bounty Hunter, his mother struggled to pay the bills. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Orc conditions. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people.

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 3000 gp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair is cut close to his head. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Gifted from a young age, Orryn studied abroad. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears bulky black painted plate armor. Her black crest is unkempt and raggedy. Her gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 600 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Tûmûg was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 11000 gp. White opal (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Hematite (5 gp).

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. Her hair is black and very short. Her gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 600 pp. Sard (40 gp). White opal (900 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Obsidian (15 gp).