Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. He is baby faced.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He got into the Shepherd business at a young age. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 4000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants, and is pretty ugly. His dark red hair, when down, is lengthy. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jasper (50 gp). Amber (110 gp). Amber (110 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Canary diamond (4000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Coral (110 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His red fur is smooth and relatively long. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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. 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. Dagger fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 900 pp. Banded agate (13 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Amber (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Coral (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Jet (70 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Merchant. Her blonde hair is singed and shortened. Her hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. She found a children's book about a Gnome Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She struck the Merchant job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a large brown jacket. He carries with him a set of daggers, each one with a amber on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has gray fur. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

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 is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Elegant has worked very hard to control his curse. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Eye agate (15 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Rose (40 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'1". She likes to wear brown tank tops with white skirt. Her fur is short and yellow. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Cloak was born the youngest of three triplets. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Tabaxi conditions. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Body Guard hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 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 (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp).