Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He got into the Shepherd business at a young age. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He's also a talented Navigator, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Debt, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1000 gp. Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp).

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her red hair is still thick. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Healer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Healer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Healer.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and many dire rats want her driven away

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Moss agate (10 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Coral (100 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her hair is long and black with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small blue clips. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Buvvie was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Hunter for hire.

Motivation: She is content; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Pacifist, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 3000 sp. Pink pearl (120 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and blue handkerchief worn on his left side. His hair is cut close to his head. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Warryn was born on a far northern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Roofer. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Warryn fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 200 gp.