Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Shepherd arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Shepherd work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shepherd work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Tomi fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was born in the north. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. 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: Wants to work out more often; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His blonde hair is cut short. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Arnold hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'4" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her cinnamon fur is knotted and matted. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: She was born in a small island village. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 90 gp.