Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His yellow leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. He has brown eyes.

Personality: Bernard is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, In love. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'7" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. With wild red hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Merchant arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered dancing. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 gp. White opal (1000 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Jasper (60 gp).

Description: She has a missing left arm. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. With bright golden hair. Her green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 gp. Malachite (11 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'7". He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Shepherd born in the past three hundred years. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has worked as a Shepherd like his father before him.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.