Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his rapier with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt, and is pretty ugly. He wears his auburn hair up. This amber eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Diggory's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He got into the Shepherd business at a young age. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Diggory has worked very hard to control his curse. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Shepherd for hire.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Jasper (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears violet robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a bow, but if one is not available she will default to her shield. She has dyed her greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker violet hat.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born to a Engraver, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Her first spouse was a Engraver, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to unite with her brother

Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Family, Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and is typically in her Scribe uniform. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She worked as a nervous Scribe and found it very stressful. She's also a talented Weaver, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 20 pp. Black pearl (1000 gp). Malachite (4 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 6'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. 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 white hair is greasy and uncared for. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 6000 sp. Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Iolite (30 gp).