Description: A middle-aged man, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and is pretty ugly. He has wavy blue hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Zephan is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: She wears a red shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and white pants. She is physically well-built. Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Stacee speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Stacee was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She became a Shepherd soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Job, Debt. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 600 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp).

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has a long blonde ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her ears are large.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Jeweler and was forced into it by her family.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 4000 sp. Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears professional attire. His golden hair is still thick. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ront was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 900 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 6'2", this man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull green iron scale mail. His bronze crest has been sun bleached extensively. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

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 does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Shepherd but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 90 pp. Silver ewer (70 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.