Description: This man stands a little under 5'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He wears his red hair down. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

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

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She wears her copper crest down. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Shepherd business.

History: She got into the Shepherd business at a young age. A gifted student she started as a Miner, but she got bored and became a Shepherd. She became a Shepherd soon after.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 19000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His black hair is knotted and matted. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue 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. A true patriot, Burgell would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the south were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 400 gp. White pearl (120 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a brown shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and black pants. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her yellow unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Selfish. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 240 pp. Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her hair is long and white with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small blue clips. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Abalaba is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Ruler profession.

History: Abalaba lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Family, Guardian. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.