Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, black shirt, and green tie. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Elaim hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. His childhood dream was to be a Glassblower, but he was a colossal failure. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Shepherd and was forced into it by his family; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 350 gp.

Description: He sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: To unite with his sister; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Mentor, Rich, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 6000 cp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: This man prefers to wear flannel. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 340 gp. 1 Backpack.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He dresses like a well dressed Shepherd does. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. Alvyn enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born in a small plains village. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Shepherd responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This tall, slender woman is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her crest is rusty and curly. She has a dull look in her gold eyes.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Jheri and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Revenge; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears tattered old clothes. She has moderate length brown fur. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is a husky man, who is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Rathkran was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He became a Jeweler soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 200 sp. Rose (20 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he prefers to wear violet clothing when he does not wear armor. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Healer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Through the years after Godfrey was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Godfrey's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 70 gp. Citrine (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.