Description: He is a husky man, who likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. Being a Shepherd kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a black coat. Her moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is a Sage first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Ida was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. 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 Sage. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Sage for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. The war was a terrible time for her, and Sarah does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Sarah was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 5000 sp. Blue quartz (15 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a blue tunic with tan highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around his shoes. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born into a rich family. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Assassin; and to protect his home

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 400 gp.