Description: 5'6" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His tied-back hair is auburn. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. 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 he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He carries with him a set of shields, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has wavy blonde hair. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, illithids burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying east to reunite his family. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 9000 cp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. He dresses like a well dressed Shepherd does. He has a hunchback. He wears his blonde hair down. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Gifted from a young age, Aldous studied abroad. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He became a Shepherd soon after.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Shepherd responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered pastel stockings. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 200 gp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Azurite (6 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp).