Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears his blonde hair up. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Shepherd business.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Disciplined, Persistence. Bonds: Slave, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 600 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'5" and likes to wear black tank tops with grey pants. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has moderate length blonde hair. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: William is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born into a rich family. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 17000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'11" western man, he wears professional attire. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the left. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: The child of a Painter, who enjoyed hunting, Rolf was taken on many hunting expeditions. After coming to the age of reason, Rolf took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he has a crush on the local painter

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a green armored body suit, with a simple yellow line shooting up and back down. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Chad lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. After a long history of fighting, Chad and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 600 gp. Pink pearl (90 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Coral (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp).

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. He carries a battered lance and tarnished mace as well. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Conrad fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 500 gp.