Description: Standing 5'6", this man wears tattered old clothes. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Artistic, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears just a brown suit. His hair is brown and curly. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a Baker, his father struggled to pay the bills. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Selfish, PTSD. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He usually wears his tan robe and has his warhammer always slung over his shoulder. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Balimaar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Shepherd work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shepherd work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Shepherd for hire.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and balancing his hectic life and new shepherd responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Black pearl (1100 gp).

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'10" and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Peter will drive conversation. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Peter was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is greedy

Ideals: Extrovert, Persistence. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Soapmaker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 400 gp. Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp).