Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears suspenders and green workpants. Her shirt is violet, and she wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. 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 runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Eloise was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Insomniac, Selfish. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 500 gp. Rose (30 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'7". She wears just a black suit. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. Her ears are large.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Shepherd who has hired her part-time. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Joan hails from a village terrorized by orcs. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains 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 mountains due to the painful memories there. Joan took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up glaive and armor she uses now. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Stableman. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 90 pp. Carnelian (80 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair is short and red. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Hugh 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 Hugh. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat, and carries bastard swords. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his mother's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered orcs who tried to eat his hand. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Gilbert was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.