Description: He dresses like a well dressed Mortician does, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'4" when asserting himself. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his small violet hat.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Mortician arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Through the years after Roland was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Roland's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has achieved small success as a Mortician.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is greedy

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 4000 gp. Citrine (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Coral (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 3'6" and wears a tan shirt, with a green mid length shorts with green tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Merchant for hire.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Sage. His blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born in the east. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Professionalism, Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Lance was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her red hair is long and unkept. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver ewer (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'6". He wears a fancy tan suit. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is an amazing painter.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1100 pp.

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest, and carries falchions. His tied-back hair is chestnut. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Born in the north to a Body Guard, Ishmoz learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eye agate (10 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 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.