Description: This late middle aged man very much looks the part of a Shepherd and is in decent physical shape. His blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Nicholas alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He's also a talented Unemployed, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Joker, Opinionated. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2000 sp. Black pearl (1500 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull black iron scale mail. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: Patrick speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Patrick fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears dull black sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed hammer, just in case. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his top black hat.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Tailor but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. At a young age his mother died while driving off some illithids. His father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in hammer use. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 800 gp. Violet garnet (600 gp). Citrine (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her auburn hair is cut short. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the north. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Layabout work with an outfit from a few towns over. Layabout work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She struck the Layabout job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: To be a Courier again; and money/treasure

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.