Description: This tall, slender man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His crest is gold and curly. His skin is flawless and his red eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

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. Nykkan was born on a far northern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Shepherd. 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: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 360 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a Farmer, his mother struggled to pay the bills. Robert was born on a far southern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Cartwright. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Robert fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a tan and pastel robe with the hood down. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 33. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Himo enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Himo was born on a far northern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Body Guard. After a long history of fighting, Himo and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Insane, Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 370 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: 6'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His silver crest is knotted and matted. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Nadarr was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. Nadarr abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature falchion.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Persistence, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during, and is pretty ugly. Sporting a brown mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She found a children's book about a Half-Elf Expert who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Lazy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rose (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Jade (100 gp). Onyx (20 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.