Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a brown top hat and brown clothes. His hair is short and dark red. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Zephan hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Zephan lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Zephan abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has worked as a Shepherd like his father before him.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1300 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a worn and beaten armor. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is a great chef.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane, PTSD, Racist. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He very much looks the part of a Mayor. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His blue crest is heavily combed to the left. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. 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: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He worked as a nervous Mayor and found it very stressful. He has achieved small success as a Mayor.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1400 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his left hand. His crest is short and gold. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is a great chef.

History: Arjhan was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Arjhan was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Family, Military, Guardian. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).