Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is short and blonde. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Shepherd born in the past three hundred years. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Shepherd for hire.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1300 sp. Red spinel (120 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she usually wears her yellow robe and has her quarterstaff always slung over her shoulder, and is pretty ugly. Her brown hair is wavy and long. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Beatrice is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Elves.

History: Beatrice was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Her necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and halfling compassion

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: He is a husky man, who is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, yellow shirt, and blue tie. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His skin is flawless and his white eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Astar speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Fletcher. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and to be a performer again

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 300 sp. Amber (130 gp). 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His orange fur is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He married young, but lost his spouse to giants. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Trail was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Flaws: Depressed, Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Just what you see.