Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD, Fearful. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 700 pp.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He wears his blonde hair down. He is baby faced.

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 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 in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Gardain is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He got into the Shepherd 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's also a talented Miner, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand his business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 400 pp. Tourmaline (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His dark red hair is braided into rings. He has black eyes.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born in the east. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: 5'9" and muscular, this southern man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His red fur, when down, is lengthy. His copper eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Tabaxi culture. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and tabaxi compassion

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Just what you see.