Description: He stands about 4'8" and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is cut close to his head. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He got into the Shepherd business at a young age. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has achieved small success as a Shepherd.

Motivation: To be a Sage again; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 310 gp. Tourmaline (90 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Azurite (9 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: An older man who prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. John enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. 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 been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 2700 gp. Eye agate (9 gp).

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, pastel shirt, and grey tie. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his broad brown hat.

Personality: Frouse wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 600 gp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has no hair. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. Nim was born on a far eastern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Cook. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Half-Elven compassion; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 200 sp.