Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Roland has worked very hard to control his curse. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Hematite (16 gp). Jade (120 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Coral (120 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He got into the Shoemaker business at a young age. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature ceremonial dagger.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 2000 sp. Onyx (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'8" and is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She wears a deerstalker hat to cover her moderate length brown hair. Her ears are large.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 500 gp. Malachite (15 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 700 gp. Freshwater pearl (5 gp).