Description: He is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a hunchback. His hair is short and black. His eyes are violet.

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. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in the east to a Shepherd, Roland learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He became a Shepherd soon after.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a violet shirt with thin yellow vertical stripes and white pants. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His hair is white and very short. He is baby faced.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Bather; and he's in love

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 6000 sp. Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears skinny pants and wears a yellow and blue robe with the hood down, and is pretty ugly. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Cory's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born in the south to a Mayor, Cory learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Cory alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Mayor.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 40000 cp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.