Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her pickaxe with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She wears a colorful flower in her blonde hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Orc activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Orc doctor. She has worked as a Shepherd like her father before her.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears suspenders and green workpants. Her shirt is tan, and she wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. She has scarlet crest. 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. A true patriot, Doudra would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Fisher arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Military, Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 11000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears baggy tan pantaloons and a yellow scarf. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Heian grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Heian liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Riswynn embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. 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: Riswynn was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the east were limited. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature axe.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1200 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 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.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and carries shortspears. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His green eyes dart from person to person.

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 has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He worked as a nervous Shepherd and found it very stressful. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Shepherd for hire.

Motivation: To be a Laborer again; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1000 pp. Azurite (8 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Moss agate (8 gp).

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His black eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 9000 gp. Alexandrite (600 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Canary diamond (5000 gp). Iolite (80 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. John enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.