Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He wears tattered old clothes. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Shepherd but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A freak accident while working with his Carter father left him crippled. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Artistic, Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'0" and wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Guard hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and he is content

Ideals: Pacifist, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Poor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, gnolls burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying east to reunite his family. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue quartz (12 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.