Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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 takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. After a long history of fighting, Whurbin and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Shepherd responsibilities is difficult; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Military, Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, and is pretty ugly. She has moderate length black fur. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep copper.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 5000 sp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his flail with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Arumawann was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student he started as a Slave Trader, but he got bored and became a Spice Merchant. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'9". She wears a brown shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and yellow pants. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length red hair. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She got into the Ruler business at a young age. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and expand her business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 100 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Guardian, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 800 sp.