Description: He wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His brown hair is lengthy. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Shepherd born in the past three hundred years. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. A gifted student he started as a Dyer, 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: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 2000 gp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Amber (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'10". He is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. 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 soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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 south. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Hunter. He tends to his Hunter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1200 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears baggy black pantaloons and a yellow scarf. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Enialis grew up listening to his mother's many stories. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. 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: To reunite with his old friends; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 500 gp. Pink pearl (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears a tan coat over a violet low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has blonde hair. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his small tan hat.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Varis was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Revenge; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 700 gp. Star ruby (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). White opal (900 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp).