Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull black iron scale mail. He is physically well-built. His black hair is lengthy. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

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. After coming to the age of reason, Alston took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Spy they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Farmer, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 200 gp. 6 Acid flasks.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a blue vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his blue boots flare out at the collars. He has red hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. Faran enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He got into the Shepherd business at a young age. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Everard was born with his father's beautiful face. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Criminal record, Attractive. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1300 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He likes to wear blue tank tops with brown pants. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born in the west. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Family, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: White pearl (70 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.