Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is red and curly. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 7000 sp.

Description: He is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. He is physically well-built. He has moderate length yellow fur. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His first spouse was a Gardener, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and doesn't want to be a shepherd and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Passionate, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 5000 gp. Fire opal (1100 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Sard (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Jet (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

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 is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Ratanák took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up kukri and armor he uses now. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Violet garnet (900 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 4'9" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Shepherd responsibilities is difficult; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1100 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has black hair. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Raer hails from a village terrorized by orcs. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and many orcs want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate, Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp).