Description: This man is very fat, and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Bertram isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Shepherd arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and balancing his hectic life and new shepherd responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has no hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Namfoodle was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 45000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears an entirely green suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His hair is black and curly. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 11000 cp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a white armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down. He wears his silver hair up. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. A true patriot, Frouse would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in the north to a Servant, Frouse learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to pay off his debts

Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job, Debt. Occupation: Servant

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a longbow on his belt. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his left hand. His dark red hair is still thick. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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 is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. 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: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Citrine (20 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Jet (70 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp).