Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He wears his red hair down. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Burgell is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Sage arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Sard (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Clear bright green emerald (2000 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Iolite (80 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'11" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. She has dyed her greying lavender fur a little too much giving a sharp lavender color. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Serpent is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Mayor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mayor work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Pink diamond (8000 gp). Sard (60 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Jet (130 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. He sports a flattop hair cut. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Darrak's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. 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: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Darrak fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Iolite (80 gp). Jet (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears tattered old clothes. She has moderate length chestnut hair. She has gleaming, smiling silver eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Nemeia is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: The child of a Bounty Hunter, who enjoyed hunting, Nemeia was taken on many hunting expeditions. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Pink pearl (40 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Sard (40 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Rose (40 gp). Malachite (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a green vest and prefers tan and grey shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her white crest is smooth and relatively long. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gold eyes.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 7000 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. Her brown hair is heavily combed to the right. Her black eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She takes great joy in being the best Masseuse in town.

History: Born in the south to a Masseuse, Gomory learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Passionate, Persistence. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1400 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears suspenders and blue workpants. Her shirt is tan, and she wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. She wears her red hair up. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Shepherd born in the past three hundred years. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She got into the Shepherd business at a young age. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Shepherd. She now owns her own business.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 300 pp. Azurite (8 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Jet (100 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.