Description: This late middle aged man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants and is in decent physical shape. His golden hair is long and unkept. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Roland grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His parents were killed by giants in a raid when he was still a young child. The giants captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a black cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His first spouse was a Spy, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 6'3" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He usually wears his green robe and has his scimitar always slung over his shoulder. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. His hair is cut close to his head. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He got into the Miner business at a young age. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Cynical, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 800 gp. Obsidian (7 gp).