Description: He dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a black coat with yellow slacks. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his sai, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a Shepherd first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Shepherd work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shepherd work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Recently the stress of being a Shepherd has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black pearl (800 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family 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 spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Star ruby (900 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp).

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He is physically well-built. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 12000 sp.

Description: This late middle aged man is well dressed, constantly wearing a red suit, green shirt, and blue tie and is in decent physical shape. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. This brown eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Halimath is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born into a rich family. Halimath was born on a far southern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Fisher. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'10" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears suspenders and grey workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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 terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Religious, Job, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 3000 gp.