Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a red costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. His hair is red and curly. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He got into the Shepherd business at a young age. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Shepherd for hire.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and expand his business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: Banded agate (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Morana grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Morana. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a fancy yellow suit. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born in the west. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: This dark-skinned female usually wears her blue robe and has her ceremonial dagger always slung over her shoulder. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She is a Deep Scion in disguise. 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. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 100 gp.