Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a glaive on his belt. His blonde hair is long and unkept. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Nim was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 100 pp. Pink pearl (130 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. His hair is dark red, silky, and of moderate length. He has red eyes.

Personality: Ekemon is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Ekemon was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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's also a talented Map Maker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job, Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a green shirt with thin pastel vertical stripes and yellow pants, and is pretty ugly. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His bronze crest is unkempt and raggedy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Shepherd profession.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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 Sellsword. He has achieved small success as a Sellsword.

Motivation: To be a Shepherd again; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: In love, Poor, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 3000 sp. Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.