Description: 5'4" and muscular, this western man very much looks the part of a Shepherd. His hair is long and black with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small green clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Shepherd born in the past three hundred years. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Heian lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He dropped out of school to support his sick mother, and resented it. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Logical. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 4000 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). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 100 pp. Eye agate (13 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Clear bright green emerald (6000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: Gifted from a young age, Erdan studied abroad. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Amber (160 gp). Jade (160 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp).