Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a hand crossbow, but if one is not available he will default to his quarterstaff. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Adelard was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1300 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Shepherd business.

History: He was born into a rich family. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Shepherd work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shepherd work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He struck the Shepherd job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Professionalism, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 500 pp. Moonstone (30 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Amber (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Amber (90 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has a missing left arm. She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She uses divination through singing.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 18000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a tattered pair of loose yellow pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She has shaved her head bald. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

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. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sardonyx (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Jade (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the east were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Extrovert, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 600 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp).

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. He worked as a nervous Performer and found it very stressful. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1300 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His orange fur is lengthy. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Gale never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: To be a Healer again; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Nature, In love, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Citrine (40 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.