Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears baggy red pantaloons and a blue scarf. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a Shepherd first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Howard took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up hammer and armor he uses now. He has worked as a Shepherd like his father before him.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Shepherd responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Slave, Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: The child of a Mason, who enjoyed hunting, Trail was taken on many hunting expeditions. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature glaive.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. White opal (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. She wears a grey vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her grey boots flare out at the collars. She has a hunchback. She has moderate length blonde hair. She has hazel eyes and a grey hat with a tan feather.

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 is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Galiena liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 sp. Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp).

Description: A 4'8" western man, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He keeps his long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. He has green eyes.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Gifted from a young age, Laucian studied abroad. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Beggar work with an outfit from a few towns over. Beggar work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 330 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. Her fur is gray and curly. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Stableman arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer, Religious, Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears professional attire. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the right. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 sp. Jet (140 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears tattered old clothes. Her hair is golden and curly. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. When triggered she is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 360 gp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She prefers to wear brown clothing when she does not wear armor. She has dyed her greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He carries a battered bastard sword and tarnished greatsword as well. He has no fur. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Nature, In love. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 400 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.