Description: This late middle aged man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle and is in decent physical shape. His black fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He is a Shepherd first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Shepherd responsibilities is difficult; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 3000 gp. Deep green spinel (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Jet (70 gp). Coral (70 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'0" and wears a grey collared shirt and black pants. He accessorizes with a white scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His first spouse was a Cartwright, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around her neck, and a rapier on her belt. She has wavy chestnut hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. 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. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Juliana fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 10000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. Her skin is light but she possesses many pastel ritualistic tattoos. She wears a robe, a symbol of her god around her neck, and a mace on her belt. She has brown hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Sarah was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 30 pp. Deep green spinel (90 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp).