Description: 4'7" and muscular, this western man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has moderate length red hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Mercenary and was forced into it by his family; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 2400 sp.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly clubs and bows. His purple hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. He has silver eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born in a small island village. Sammal 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Sage for hire.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day.

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Nature, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Hematite (9 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp).

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Tiefling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Tiefling doctor. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 390 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Shepherd profession.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He became a Layabout soon after.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. She wears her black hair up in a very large beehive style do. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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: She is greedy.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 130 gp.