Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a red costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Halander is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Artistic, Justice. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 200 gp. Iolite (20 gp). Jet (110 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Malachite (15 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man dresses like a well dressed Shepherd does, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has wavy white hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Efferil was raised in a hard working conservative environment. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Shepherd for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 500 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man is wearing a tight pastel one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His lavender fur is knotted and matted. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Shifting was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Some 7 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Shifting never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 900 pp. A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Gimgen's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. A true patriot, Gimgen would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Gimgen was born on a far southern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Shoemaker. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Just what you see.