Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing yellow cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Thomas will drive conversation. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Thomas was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He worked as a nervous Glassblower and found it very stressful. He has worked as a Glassblower like his father before him.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. His white hair is lengthy. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Shepherd born in the past three hundred years. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Reynard alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and balancing his hectic life and new shepherd responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2800 sp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. He has a hunchback. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born into a rich family. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Ploughman work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ploughman work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'11". He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat, and his gloved hand is found clutching a quarterstaff. His hair is long and silver with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. He is baby faced.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: The child of a Knight, who enjoyed hunting, Manfred was taken on many hunting expeditions. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. Some 4 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Manfred never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he's in love

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This light-skinned male is wearing a long, brown cloak. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are likewise hazel.

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 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 a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Ugly. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 200 gp.