Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She comes from a rich western family. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 800 gp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length silver hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Shepherd profession.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 5'3" and muscular, this eastern man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is short and red. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born into a rich family. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. 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'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears a black armored body suit, with a simple grey line shooting up and back down. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his shield, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 700 gp. Lapis lazuli (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.