Description: 4'2" and muscular, this western man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her white hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Shepherd business.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her father. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears an entirely black suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has purple hair. His silver eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is an amazing painter.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature glaive.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 700 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp).

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. Her moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She comes from a rich western family. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Sculptor responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 100 gp. Red spinel (80 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp).

Description: She wears skinny pants and wears a brown and white robe with the hood down. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly hand crossbows and quarterstaffs. Her auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady brown eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born in a small forest village. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His ears are large.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Baern was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 8000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Spy. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Dustin lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Junk Dealer, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Spy for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Slave. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 300 gp.