Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Roland fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Deep blue spinel (1100 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and black handkerchief worn on her right side, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her long black hair reaches down to her waist. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. Being a Miller kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she is content

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical, Athletic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears baggy brown pantaloons and a grey scarf. She carries a battered shortspear and tarnished trident as well. She keeps her chestnut hair in a pixie cut. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Margery was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. At a young age her mother died while driving off some illithids. Her father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in trident use. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Spy. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Revenge; and she's in love

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Has a crush, Mentor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Nicholas was born the youngest of three triplets. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Job, Religious. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 700 gp.