Description: He very much looks the part of a Shepherd. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born into a rich family. 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Butcher again; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 800 gp. Tourmaline (40 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is dressed in an above average manner. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Buckler. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is wearing a tight tan one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly monstrous two handed axes and sais. His gray fur is heavily combed to the left. His copper eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. Spring enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Spring was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: An older man who wears bulky white painted plate armor, he is not a threatening figure. His crest, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Being a Bookbinder kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 500 gp. Violet garnet (1600 gp). Rose (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.