Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His fur, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He got into the Shepherd business at a young age. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Shepherd for hire.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to be a guard again

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 500 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His gray fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep copper.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by goblins. Lone was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the goblins.

Motivation: Many goblins want him driven away; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 3000 gp. Azurite (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Amber (110 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His blue hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. Ahrim enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ahrim grew up listening to his mother's many stories. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Navigator. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Navigator.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 600 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a green cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. She wears a colorful flower in her white hair. Her black eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She got into the Barkeep business at a young age. Through the years after Vepar was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Vepar's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She tends to her Barkeep job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp).

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. Her skin is dark but she possesses many red ritualistic tattoos. She is dressed in an above average manner. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the north were limited. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 900 pp. Violet garnet (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Amber (160 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Red garnet (160 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light red in addition to tight pants, and is pretty ugly. His black hair is heavily combed to the left. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes drow are coming to abduct people. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Altho hails from a village terrorized by drow. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and many drow want him driven away

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1300 pp. Banded agate (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She wears professional attire. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She wears a colorful flower in her red hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Agatha's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.