Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. His ears are large.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts and is in decent physical shape. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. A true patriot, Everard would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in the west to a Herbalist, Everard learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Everard abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Military, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 12000 cp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. This brown eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He became a Shepherd soon after.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Shepherd responsibilities is difficult; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 60 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has shaved his head bald. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Conrad grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 90 pp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: He is a husky man, who has the majority of his body covered in plate. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Heward was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 7000 sp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.