Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. Her golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Engong is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. 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. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a red deerstalker hat and red clothes. Her hair is long and red with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small red clips. She is baby faced.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. Tawna 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 got into the Fletcher business at a young age. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Fletcher work with an outfit from a few towns over. Fletcher work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and she feels threatened by others

Flaws: Impulsive, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. She likes to wear green tank tops with grey skirt. She has a hunchback. Her red hair is greasy and uncared for. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Akta 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: Akta was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 380 gp.

Description: He is typically in his Brewer uniform. He carries with him a set of shields on his belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He has wavy auburn hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Brewer for the past few years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 250 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman is dressed in earthy colors with a green and black handkerchief worn on her right side. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her right hand. Her red crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Dwarven culture. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her childhood dream was to be a Bookbinder, but she was a colossal failure. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and balancing her hectic life and new marshal responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Racist, Fearful, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 12000 cp.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a violet tunic with brown highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. His eyes are blue and beady.

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 is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Elves.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is typically in her Shepherd uniform. Her brown hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: Semyaza hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her music career. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She's also a talented Body Guard, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing her hectic life and new shepherd responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He very much looks the part of a Soapmaker. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born in the north to a Soapmaker, Soveliss learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He's also a talented Seamstress, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly longbows and scythes. His hair is silver and very short. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Anverth grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Anverth. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 500 sp.