Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Shepherd business.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Frug was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 180 pp. Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His hair is auburn and very short. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

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. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 10000 sp. Jasper (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His dark red hair is heavily combed to the right. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. 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: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Mordai was born on a far eastern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Bather. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Bather for the past few years.

Motivation: Revenge; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: A 6'4" western man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. Richard enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears baggy white pantaloons and a red scarf. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Thorpe has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 210 pp. Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp).