Description: This tall, slender man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. 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 has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 60000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty pastel coat over it. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is auburn and curly. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Shepherd but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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 left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and doesn't want to be a shepherd and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 100 pp. Obsidian (15 gp). Jade (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. His yellow fur is knotted and matted. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Tree never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, In love. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His silver crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Kerkad enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Kerkad was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to protect his home

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Guardian, Military. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: An older man who is renowned for his bright white suits and hats, he is not a threatening figure. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Professionalism, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 300 gp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp).