Description: She is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'7" when asserting herself. Her golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Shepherd. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Shepherd.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Zircon (80 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep violet leather and dull red iron scale mail. She is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around her ears. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. 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. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 4'7" and wears a fancy black dress. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her brown hair is braided into rings. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has achieved small success as a Knight.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. 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: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Simon was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Nature, In love, Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 30000 cp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp).