Description: He is lean but muscular and very much looks the part of a Shepherd. His red fur is still thick. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. 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: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His parents enrolled him in a Barbarian school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Shepherd for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 130 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has styled his cinnamon fur well, parting it to the left. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Smoking grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Smoking. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

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

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'2" and wears a grey collared shirt and black pants. He accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the right. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Blacksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Blacksmith work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Some 4 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Travok never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Family, In love. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Kellen was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He worked as a nervous Tanner and found it very stressful. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Nature, Job, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 15000 sp. Moonstone (50 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.