Description: A middle-aged woman, she is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Shepherd, and is pretty ugly. She has slicked back red hair. Her eyes are likewise amber.

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 cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Shepherd arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). 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: A deep hatred of dire rats; and someone believes her a fraud

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his violet robe. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rose (40 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Jet (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Coral (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'9". She is dressed in an above average manner. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. Ermina abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has a missing left leg. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her purple hair is greasy and uncared for. Her silver eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born in the north to a Bather, Bryseis learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Bryseis was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and balancing her hectic life and new bather responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 7000 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a violet armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down and is in decent physical shape. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. After a long history of fighting, Thomas and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 12000 gp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Rose (30 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a black coat over a yellow low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His crest is red and very short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Mozikth has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Rose (50 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Amber (40 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Jet (40 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She keeps her golden hair in a flapper bob. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 17. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane, Addict. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 2000 gp. Coral (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Jet (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.