Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Tiefling conditions. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 11000 gp. Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). White opal (500 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His gray fur has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Map Maker arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Alexandrite (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Citrine (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is dressed in an above average manner. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his white eyes.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Shepherd profession.

History: Tethren was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He's also a talented Shepherd, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 12000 gp. 1 Major magic item.

Description: He wears long strands of jet and short pastel dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'6" when asserting himself. His black fur is smooth and relatively long. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Jade speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a brown deerstalker hat and brown clothes, and is pretty ugly. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His childhood dream was to be a Interpreter, but he was a colossal failure. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and balancing his hectic life and new blacksmith responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Aquamarine (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His fur is cut close to his head. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. The war was a terrible time for him, and Drifting does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She has no hair. Her eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.