Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Shepherd business.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears a blue tunic with pastel highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around his shoes, marred by teas. He has wavy auburn hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Roger hails from a village terrorized by illithids. His childhood dream was to be a Armorer, but he was a colossal failure. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 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 wears a worn and beaten armor. His brown hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

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 will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the west. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Richard never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'8". He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Cook, and his gloved hand is found clutching a hammer. His hair is long and brown with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed tan hat.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Cook but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He got into the Cook business at a young age. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.