Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears professional attire. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Roland was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Roland was born on a far western plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Stableman. Now he works as a poetry tutor during his time off.

Motivation: To be a Cartwright again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. She has wavy blonde hair. Her skin is flawless and her hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Bricklayer but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She wants revenge against gnolls; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 500 gp. Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man tends to wear a tan poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his left hand. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker tan hat.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Posh accent

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

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has moderate length brown hair. She has gray eyes and a white hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Yvonne was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Slave, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 300 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).