Description: He is a mite stocky and wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Scribe arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 2800 gp. Banded agate (13 gp). Rose (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears his silver hair down. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker grey hat.

Personality: He is a Shepherd first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Shepherd but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: Expand his business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 210 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'0". She prefers to wear flannel. Her black hair is still thick. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Xanaphia grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature mace.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears red trousers with brown and tan striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 6000 sp. Rock crystal (40 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Banded agate (12 gp).