Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has wavy chestnut hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Shepherd profession.

History: He got into the Mercenary business at a young age. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Shepherd. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and to be a shepherd again

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 200 gp. Hematite (7 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Jasper (50 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is typically in his Courier uniform. He wears his black hair down. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has achieved small success as a Courier.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Terse, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 80 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a green costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. His black hair is still thick. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1500 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is dressed in earthy colors with a green and pastel handkerchief worn on his left side. He has no hair. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 80 pp. Black pearl (1000 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He is dressed in a clean red cloak covering his clean studded leather. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Chad was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 30 pp. Violet garnet (400 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.