Description: This man stands a little under 5'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. His hair is chestnut and curly. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He got into the Shepherd business at a young age. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Expand his business; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 38000 sp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears an entirely yellow suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his right hand. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Caeldrim was born the youngest of three triplets. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, and he perpetually has his bastard sword ready. He has moderate length yellow fur. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Cask wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Cleric, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He bought a bastard sword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. With a patchy white beard and wild white hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Gifted from a young age, Alex studied abroad. His mother worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled mother and took his mother's old job. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp).