Description: A 4'4" southern man, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His blonde hair is cut short. He has green eyes and a white hat with a violet feather.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. The war was a terrible time for him, and Taklinn does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dwarves in Taklinn's homeland. Taklinn decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 3000 gp.

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He carries with him a set of shields, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is brown and curly. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Shepherd born in the past three hundred years. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Shepherd work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shepherd work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Shepherd for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1600 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He prefers to wear red pants and tee shirts. His brass crest has been sun bleached extensively. His red eyes peer out from beneath his feathered red hat.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Shipwright. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears suspenders and yellow workpants. His shirt is grey, and he wears a heavy yellow leather apron most of the time. His hair is cut close to his head. His ears are large.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 300 gp. Lapis lazuli (13 gp). White opal (400 gp). Malachite (13 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 6'5". He wears light armors faded through time and improper care, and his gloved hand is found clutching a whip. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. He has a tattooed face.

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 has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Joker, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item.