Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: Born in the north to a Shepherd, Ermina learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Shepherd. 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: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, and carries warhammers. Her golden hair is still thick. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. 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. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 3000 sp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is red and curly. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 11. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born in the north to a Shepherd, Theobald learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Theobald liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Addict, Insane. Bonds: Family, Job, Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 40000 cp. Malachite (14 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'1" and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her hair is short and silver. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, In love. Occupation: Miller

Voice: American accent

Possessions: Just what you see.