Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. Her head has been shaved. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 sp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears professional attire. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His silver hair is still thick. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. A freak accident while working with his Scribe father left him crippled. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Sore throat, cough

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

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull blue iron scale mail. Her brown hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. 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 several months after her father was called into army service. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Eye agate (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her crossbow with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her long chestnut hair reaches down to her waist. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Shepherd business.

History: Joan was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 100 gp. Banded agate (7 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Sard (80 gp).