Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. This brown eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. 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, Thorin is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Being a Shepherd kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to be a body guard again

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1000 sp. Brown-green garnet (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. She sports a flattop hair cut. She has gray eyes and a blue hat with a brown feather.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Through the years after Lia was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Lia's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her hand crossbow with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 400 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a blue shirt with thin green vertical stripes and white pants. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born to a Jeweler, his father struggled to pay the bills. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greataxe.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 270 gp. 1 Half-Plate.