Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Shane speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: Born to a Jeweler, his father struggled to pay the bills. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Shepherd and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 gp. Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Amber (50 gp).

Description: An older woman who is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, she is not a threatening figure. Her white hair, when down, is lengthy. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Performer arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: This woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has dyed her greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the east. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. 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 would like to get married and retire; and she is greedy

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 6000 sp. Deep green spinel (60 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.