Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he usually wears his black robe and has his club always slung over his shoulder. His rusty crest is knotted and matted. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Shepherd arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. Her black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She takes great joy in being the best Shepherd in town.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She struck the Shepherd job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 110 gp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Coral (50 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears just a blue suit. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Aust was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 100 pp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Herbalist. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Bonds: Rich, In love, Job, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 350 gp.