Description: An older man who very much looks the part of a Shepherd, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is golden and curly. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Shepherd. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has white hair. Her half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. Avelina enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand her business

Flaws: Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear violet clothing when she does not wear armor. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears long strands of amber and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His golden hair is knotted and matted. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Born in the north to a Shoemaker, William learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Shoemaker for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 100 gp.