Description: He dresses in pastel turtlenecks beneath a black coat with green slacks. He is physically well-built. His brown hair is still thick. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A gifted student he started as a Sage, but he got bored and became a Shepherd. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Insane, Lazy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 5000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born into a rich family. His childhood dream was to be a Ruler, but he was a colossal failure. He's also a talented Ruler, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was taken from his home at a very young age. 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. Paelias fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp).

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He prefers to wear violet clothing when he does not wear armor. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. His ears are large.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Guard arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 8000 sp. Blue quartz (12 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears a tight fitting yellow shirt and pants. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.