Description: He wears a simple green robe with yellow stripes complete with hood. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His crest is copper, silky, and of moderate length. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He got into the Shepherd business at a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Recently the stress of being a Shepherd has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 80 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her red hair, when down, is lengthy. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. In her 12th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a hunchback. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Kildrak 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; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 240 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has wavy silver hair. Her black eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Azza was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 50 pp. Jasper (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His ears are large.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Nalral is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Nalral was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears light armors faded through time and improper care and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has amber eyes and a tan hat with a white feather.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Faral hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered west to less war torn lands. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 14000 cp.