Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears suspenders and pastel workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy pastel leather apron most of the time. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. His ears are large.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. Nicholas enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

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. He found a children's book about a Human Commoner who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Fire opal (700 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a yellow suit, white shirt, and black tie. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Manfred grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Manfred 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 has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Masseuse. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Masseuse; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 2800 sp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Jet (150 gp). Black opal (700 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful, Mundane. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'4" when asserting himself. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Shepherd born in the past three hundred years. 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 several months after his father was called into army service. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. William was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Recently the stress of being a Shepherd has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: To be a Blacksmith again; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants. He carries with him a set of daggers, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His childhood dream was to be a Bowyer, but he was a colossal failure. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 13000 cp. Black star sapphire (400 gp). Jade (80 gp). Azurite (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item.