Description: This dark-skinned female wears tattered old clothes. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She has styled her auburn hair well, parting it to the left. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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 desires power and/or immortality; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 200 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 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 (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat and is in decent physical shape. She has a very tight haircut. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Shepherd. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Shepherd for hire.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: French accent

Possessions: Bloodstone (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. 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 wants to meet his childhood hero; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Alexandrite (1300 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp).

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a shortbow on her belt. Her brown hair is matted, messy, and big. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the east. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has worked as a Priest like her mother before her.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 30 pp.