Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears tattered old clothes, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She has done her best to style her golden hair to look like a famous performer. She has brown eyes.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. 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: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is content; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears bulky grey painted plate armor. She carries a battered crossbow and tarnished shield as well. Her chestnut hair is cut short. Her skin is flawless and her brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Joan will drive conversation. She is an amazing painter.

History: Joan was born the youngest of three triplets. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Joan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Star rose quartz (70 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Full Plate. 1 Full Plate.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'3". She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has blue eyes and a blue hat with a black feather.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Melissa lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave 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 mountains due to the painful memories there. Melissa took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up hand crossbow and armor she uses now. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To be a Stylist again; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.