Description: He wears a yellow costume with the symbols of strength on his torso, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'2" when asserting himself. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is a Shepherd first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and money/treasure

Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Rich, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1200 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears tattered old clothes, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He likes to wear green tank tops with black pants. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Peren enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Mortician hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1700 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and doesn't want to be a herbalist and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 140 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people.

Flaws: Disease, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 900 pp. Peridot (60 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Jade (160 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp).