Description: He is typically in his Shepherd uniform. He has shaved his head bald. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Shepherd born in the past three hundred years. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Shepherd but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Shepherd arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 17000 cp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his red robe. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He comes from a rich western family. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he's in love

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 3 Smokesticks. 4 Thunderstones. 4 Thunderstones.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. 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 has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He prefers to wear flannel. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Norman hails from a village terrorized by goblins. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His mother, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is dressed in earthy colors with a black and tan handkerchief worn on his left side. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. He is baby faced.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants revenge against orcs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 800 sp.