Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Shepherd born in the past three hundred years. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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 inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 600 gp. Onyx (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Coral (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. He has a very tight haircut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (6000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze, and he perpetually has his flail ready. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 500 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He tends to wear a large tan jacket. He is an epitome of beauty. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Ratanák was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gifted student he started as a Detective, but he got bored and became a Seamstress. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and balancing his hectic life and new seamstress responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Just what you see.