Description: This man stands a little under 6'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears skinny pants and wears a brown and blue robe with the hood down. He has a very tight haircut. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his broad brown hat.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Through the years after Richard was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Richard's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Shepherd and was forced into it by his family; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 4'9" and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. With wild red hair. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Emeny lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Job, In love. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a husky man, who does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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 also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Crown-heir. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This malnourished woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She wears her blonde hair down. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Chrysoberyl (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.