Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He got into the Stableman business at a young age. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle 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. Ernest took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up shortbow and armor he uses now. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Zircon (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He keeps his long gold crest kept up in a rat tail. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 2000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. His white hair is knotted and matted. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Shepherd born in the past three hundred years. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Shepherd responsibilities is difficult; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 100000 cp. Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a glaive, but if one is not available he will default to his morningstar. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his morningstar, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Tordek embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1000 cp. 2 Smokesticks.

Description: 5'0" and muscular, this eastern man wears an entirely brown suit with violet socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His hair is short and auburn. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 300 gp. Brown-green garnet (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item.