Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She got into the Shepherd business at a young age. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and to be a map maker again

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a shield on his belt, and he perpetually has his shield ready. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Extrovert, Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a white and brown handkerchief worn on his left side, and carries morningstars. His head has been shaved. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. Being a Butcher kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he is content

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 100 gp. Moss agate (9 gp). Jade (70 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp).