Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her hair is chestnut and curly. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Shepherd arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. 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's attracted to the PC.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears dull black sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed hammer, just in case. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 500 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, blue shirt, and grey tie. Her hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. In her 11th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Hadwisa alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She was granted druidic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats.

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 30 pp. Moonstone (70 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A 6'1" eastern man, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: American accent

Possessions: Just what you see.