Description: An older man who likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants, he is not a threatening figure. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. He has brown eyes and a tan hat with a black feather.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 100 pp. Jasper (80 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Jade (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He usually wears his black robe and has his dagger always slung over his shoulder. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born in a small plains village. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature dagger.

Motivation: To protect his home; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 3000 gp. Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Moss agate (6 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Shepherd work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shepherd work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business.

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

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Solid gold idol (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp).