Description: This dark-skinned male wears a simple brown robe with black stripes complete with hood. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: To be a Shepherd again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 200 gp. Aquamarine (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Zircon (80 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it and is in decent physical shape. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

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. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1400 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'5" and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. 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, Aelar is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His blonde hair is cut short. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He worked as a nervous Performer and found it very stressful. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.