Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears baggy black pantaloons and a brown scarf, and is pretty ugly. She has done her best to style her dark red hair to look like a famous performer. She has a dull look in her silver eyes.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes brigands are coming to abduct people. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Akta was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She married young, but lost her spouse to brigands. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Shepherd for the past few years.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Shepherd responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 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 (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her blonde hair is knotted and matted. Her skin is flawless and her gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Laborer who has hired her part-time. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. Her fur is lavender, silky, and of moderate length. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born in the east. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Locksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Locksmith work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She tends to her Locksmith job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and doesn't want to be a locksmith and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Red garnet (150 gp). Jade (150 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp).

Description: This western woman wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Crown-heir hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was granted divine powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 800 pp. Gold music box (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a white coat with black slacks. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her crest is short and brass. Her gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Pogranix is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Elven activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Elven doctor. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Adventurer and was forced into it by her family; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Sensitive, Racist. Bonds: Slave, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'8" when asserting herself. Her brown hair is wavy and long. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She uses divination through singing.

History: She was born in the west. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a old dungeon. She would wander through that old dungeon 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 desert due to the painful memories there. Susannah took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up whip and armor she uses now. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 900 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp).

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is brown and curly. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Rurik was born with his father's beautiful face. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 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. 1 Minor magic item.