Description: A 3'7" western man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has wavy auburn hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is a Shepherd first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: He was born in a small plains village. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Kipper has worked very hard to control his curse. He bought a greatsword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and revenge

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 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.

Description: She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her crest, while still mostly brass, has prominent grey streaks. This gold eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She comes from a rich western family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Spy for hire.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1300 pp. Iolite (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Jet (110 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Jet (110 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 3'3" and muscular, this eastern man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Nelkin and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 700 pp. Obsidian (6 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Sard (20 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His white hair is singed and shortened. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 48. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Gifted from a young age, Thorin studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insane, Addict. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. His hair is brown and very short. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born in the west. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants. Her golden hair is singed and shortened. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Emotional. Bonds: Religious, Guardian. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 11000 gp. Red spinel (80 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Jade (80 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Red garnet (80 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'4". She wears just a white suit. She has no hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Merchant. She's also a talented Jeweler, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 4000 gp. Obsidian (8 gp). Sard (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Coral (110 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Zircon (50 gp). White opal (900 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). White pearl (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.