Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a brown feathered hat and brown clothes. His black hair is singed and shortened. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a Shoemaker first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Aerdeth hails from a village terrorized by orcs. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Shoemaker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Enemies, Poor, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 3000 sp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Jade (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 600 gp.

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 clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His chestnut hair is lengthy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Server profession.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting illithids, the young Mindartis began to lead the lost caravan. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Shepherd for hire.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Shepherd responsibilities is difficult; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1000 sp. Emerald (400 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. He has green eyes and a blue hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His first spouse was a Animal Trainer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family, Slave. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 500 pp. A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. When Beiro reached his early adolescence his Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1000 gp. Amber (90 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.