Description: 3'3" and muscular, this western man wears tan trousers with blue and red striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

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: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His childhood dream was to be a Shepherd, but he was a colossal failure. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Spy.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 36000 sp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She is baby faced.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'0" and is dressed in earthy colors with a white and red handkerchief worn on her left side. She sports auburn long hair. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Family, Religious, Debt. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears baggy violet pantaloons and a black scarf. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his bow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Peren was born the youngest of three triplets. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 14000 sp. Bloodstone (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Jade (100 gp).