Description: The dark-skinned man stands 6'4" and wears brown trousers with black and tan striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Roland is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Apothecary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Apothecary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Justice, Artistic, Athletic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His head has been shaved. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He tends to his Butcher job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and has the majority of her body covered in plate. She wears her red hair up. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. A true patriot, Xanaphia would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. When Xanaphia reached her early adolescence her Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and a deep hatred of drow

Bonds: Attractive, Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Malachite (14 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He wears his black hair up. He is baby faced.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 900 pp. Peridot (40 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Coral (140 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Amber (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Jet (140 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and tends to wear a brown poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her fur is short and white. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Guardian, Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 4000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her crest is silver, silky, and of moderate length. Her gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Guardian, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing a long, brown cloak. She keeps her long cinnamon fur kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are likewise yellow. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Terse, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.