Description: He stands about 5'2" and wears an entirely blue suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His white hair is singed and shortened. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Shepherd profession.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Tharivol grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Tharivol. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1800 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He is physically well-built. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Arannis is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born to a Courier, his father struggled to pay the bills. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Doctor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Doctor 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 loathes his own lifestyle; and expand his business

Flaws: Depressed, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He has moderate length red hair. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. 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: The child of a Jeweler, who enjoyed hunting, Aust was taken on many hunting expeditions. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, In love, Nature. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Hematite (4 gp). Sard (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He sports a flattop hair cut. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Guard mother left him crippled. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 900 gp. Onyx (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears silk and lounges about seductively. He wears his auburn hair up. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. Adran is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When Adran reached his early adolescence his Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and regain custody of his son

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Coral (90 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.