Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His black hair is lengthy. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Shepherd arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: Money/treasure; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He prefers to wear flannel. His hair is blue and very short. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Interpreter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Interpreter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He struck the Interpreter job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Superior lock.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a green coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. His dark red hair is smooth and relatively long. His red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 2300 gp. Golden pearl (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with yellow lining and desert motifs. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his scimitar, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. He has moderate length silver hair. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 700 gp.