Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Shepherd born in the past three hundred years. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Shepherd arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family, Military. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rose (70 gp). Clear bright green emerald (2000 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Amber (90 gp). Onyx (70 gp).

Description: Standing 6'7", this man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He wears his brass crest down. His gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Rathkran lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 500 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She wears a colorful flower in her orange fur. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Edge alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Edge was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 14000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears just a tan suit. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Baelitae liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end her boredom.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Banded agate (6 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Jet (70 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Jade (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Jet (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His red crest is greasy and uncared for. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a black coat. Her deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her white eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: This woman loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. She is an amazing painter.

History: Lilith lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Shepherd they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Crown-heir, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and balancing her hectic life and new crown-heir responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Jet (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her blue robe. Her crest is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and she's in love

Flaws: Mundane, Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 8000 gp. White pearl (40 gp). Jet (40 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.