Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He's in love.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 50 pp. Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Coral (110 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his axe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He got into the Tanner business at a young age. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to be a sailor again

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Religious, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This eastern man is well dressed, constantly wearing a violet suit, green shirt, and pastel tie. His clothes are grease stained in places. His silver hair is braided into rings. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Rimmon was born on a far eastern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Cook. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to be a spy again

Ideals: Pacifist, Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1600 gp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. His ears are large.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Superior lock.

Description: This western man is typically in his Shepherd uniform. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He tends to his Shepherd job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Shepherd responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.