Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. He wears bulky green painted plate armor. He has a hunchback. He has wavy white hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Ernest is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Being a Animal Trainer 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: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Tim's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Shepherd arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This woman wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has dyed her greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Red spinel (130 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems and is in decent physical shape. His head has been shaved. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

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. 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 in the east. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Azurite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). White pearl (90 gp).