Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears long strands of jet and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His long silver crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are likewise red.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1200 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'8" and is typically in his Shepherd uniform. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He keeps his long rusty crest kept up in a rat tail. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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. Dazzazn 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. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Shepherd for the past few years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 3'4" and wears dark leathers with embroidery. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Oren grew up listening to his father's many stories. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. 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: He's looking for his big break; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 400 pp. Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Jade (40 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Jet (40 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His fur is red and curly. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Leaf fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.