Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Now he works as a writing tutor during his time off.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 70 pp. Iolite (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a grey costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. His golden hair is singed and shortened. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. 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: He's looking for his big break.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1800 gp. Violet garnet (200 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears dull green sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed flail, just in case. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his right hand. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Rolen grew up listening to his father's many stories. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. 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: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. He has a very tight haircut. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 3000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He takes great joy in being the best Shepherd in town.

History: Born to a Barrister, his mother struggled to pay the bills. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Shepherd responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp.