Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 60 pp. Chalcedony (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. His crest is short and brass. His gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. Maagog liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Silver holy symbol.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is dressed in an above average manner. His hair is red and curly. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Shepherd business.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears dull violet sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed warhammer, just in case. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his broad violet hat.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. 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 in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 12000 sp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.