Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'0" and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He keeps his auburn hair in a flapper bob. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Shepherd who has hired him part-time. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and he has a crush on the local scribe

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 100 gp. Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp).

Description: She has a missing left leg. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

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

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many red ritualistic tattoos. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has white hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born in the west. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Bonds: Enemies, Military, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 300 gp. Zircon (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She is physically well-built. She has done her best to style her golden hair to look like a famous performer. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Hugolina hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by gnolls. Hugolina was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 300 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item.