Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is a Shepherd first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: He is greedy; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

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

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Antitoxin. 2 Thunderstones. 4 Acid flasks. 3 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his warhammer with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born to a Bellfounder, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Marshal work with an outfit from a few towns over. Marshal work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Bellfounder again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze. She carries with her a set of greatswords, each one with a topaz on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her brown hair, when down, is lengthy. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. 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: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2000 sp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp).

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep violet leather and dull blue iron scale mail. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She has wavy golden hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her parents enrolled her in a Paladin school at a young age so that she could practice her martial talents. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 30000 cp.