Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He carries with him a set of pickaxes, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Lewis was born with his mother's beautiful face. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Logical. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is typically in her Shepherd uniform. Her feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She has blue eyes.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born in the east to a Shepherd, Matilda learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Shepherd. She now owns her own business.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 gp. Freshwater pearl (15 gp).

Description: This light-skinned female likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her auburn hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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. In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: Revenge; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'10" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She has moderate length blonde hair. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Jacoba was born on a far northern mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Stylist. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Moss agate (16 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). 4 Antitoxin.