Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a violet costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 100 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'8". He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with pastel colored cloaks and clothing. His blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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 is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Chad lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Jade (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Shepherd profession.

History: Simon was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Assassin for hire.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Assassin responsibilities is difficult; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Passionate, Persistence. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He wears a black shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and yellow pants. He has moderate length auburn hair. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: 5'0" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears violet robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a bow, but if one is not available he will default to his lance. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the right. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying south to reunite his family. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Revenge.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp).