Description: He wears a black armored body suit, with a simple yellow line shooting up and back down. He is portly but not overly obese. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Shepherd. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Rurik was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Shepherd work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shepherd work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Shepherd for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Guard again; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1200 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man wears a brown collared shirt and black pants. He accessorizes with a white scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. A true patriot, Adelard would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 4000 sp. Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp).

Description: He wears a blue shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and red pants. He keeps his green crest in a pixie cut. His eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. After a long history of fighting, Valorean and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is dressed in an above average manner. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his left hand. His orange fur is thinning but still full. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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 is greedy; and money/treasure

Flaws: Disease, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 200 gp. Star rose quartz (50 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Jade (70 gp). 1 Full Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His gray fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 140 pp. Peridot (20 gp).