Description: A 5'2" western woman, she usually wears her blue robe and has her pickaxe always slung over her shoulder. She has wavy chestnut hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Gifted from a young age, Valanthe studied abroad. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 300 pp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 4'5". He wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. His hair is cut close to his head. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Mercenary. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and to be a shepherd again

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Quelenna was born with her mother's beautiful face. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 7000 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Hematite (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears suspenders and grey workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He has a very tight haircut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sword.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Slave. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Jasper (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Jade (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Rose (30 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light pastel in addition to tight pants. He wears his orange fur up. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting orcs, the young Kite began to lead the lost caravan. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and many orcs want him driven away

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 pp. Emerald (1200 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Brown diamond (8000 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her white hair is thinning but still full. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Anbera embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and to settle down with her crush

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military, Mentor, Has a crush. Occupation: Performer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned female is dressed in an above average manner. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her white hair is lengthy. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Shepherd. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She became a Shepherd soon after.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Shepherd responsibilities is difficult; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 900 pp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Jade (70 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Red spinel (70 gp).