Description: This exceptionally lanky man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Shepherd profession.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Banded agate (8 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has slicked back red hair. She has violet eyes.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: French accent

Possessions: Rhodochrosite (7 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She wears dull tan sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed scythe, just in case. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A gifted student she started as a Layabout, but she got bored and became a Painter. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Painter.

Motivation: To be a Layabout again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 100 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears white trousers with blue and tan striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His hair is cut close to his head. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Just what you see.