Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He usually wears his grey robe and has his morningstar always slung over his shoulder. His white hair is knotted and matted. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

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 does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Shepherd but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Raer alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has white hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Through the years after Aust was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Aust's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He became a Weaver soon after.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 600 gp. Smoky quartz (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. Berrian is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Berrian was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. 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. 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: To reunite with his absent mother; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 2900 gp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'2". He tends to wear a tan poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, and his gloved hand is found clutching a rapier. His blonde hair is lengthy. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is mildly Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and doesn't want to be a locksmith and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1800 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).