Description: A plain young-adult man, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Raymond hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Raymond grew up listening to his father's many stories. Raymond was born on a far southern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Shepherd. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Raymond fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'6". He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has no hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Shepherd business.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and very much looks the part of a Dilettante. He has moderate length auburn hair. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His childhood dream was to be a Carpenter, but he was a colossal failure. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and to be a carpenter again

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1100 gp. Sard (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His brown hair is braided into rings. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Everard was left his mother'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: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 90000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'10" southern man, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Manfred was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 200 gp.