Description: She wears a white tunic with red highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her axe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. She has done her best to style her red hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. The war was a terrible time for her, and Wella does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She got into the Shepherd business at a young age. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Wella was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears a brown shirt with thin pastel vertical stripes and red pants, marred by teas. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Odo was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Joker, Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 20 gp. Malachite (13 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown 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 enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Butcher arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. 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: He seems to be bored by most things; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 10 pp. Black pearl (300 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a grey shirt, with a red mid length shorts with red tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: Vondal wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Vondal was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He struck the Animal Trainer job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Slave, Job, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: Standing 3'5", this woman sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She takes great joy in being the best Sailor in town.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end her boredom

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: She prefers to wear brown clothing when she does not wear armor. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Apothecary profession.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her father. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She has achieved small success as a Animal Trainer.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Criminal record, Guardian. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 5000 cp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the north. While she appears to be a normal Half-Elf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She tends to her Knight job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Expand her business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 80 gp. Blue quartz (8 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. Her silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Reeza was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Fortune-teller responsibilities is difficult; and to be a bellfounder again

Flaws: Impulsive, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her red fur has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are a pleasant yellow.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. 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: She was born at the edge of vast island. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle 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 island due to the painful memories there. Tricking took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up flail and armor she uses now. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Just what you see.