Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. 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 has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Courier. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He carries a battered flail and tarnished scimitar as well. His black hair is braided into rings. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Sailor

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

Possessions: 8000 cp. 1 Silver holy symbol. 1 Silk rope.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing yellow cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Shane lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Butcher and was forced into it by his family; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Iolite (30 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a tan coat over a violet low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. His golden hair is long and unkept. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His childhood dream was to be a Tanner, but he was a colossal failure. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Hugh fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 400 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'1" and has the majority of his body covered in plate. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Shepherd profession.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His childhood dream was to be a Shepherd, but he was a colossal failure. He tends to his Blacksmith job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a shepherd again

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 2000 sp.