Description: Runty and weak-looking, he dresses like a well dressed Mercenary does. He has red hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Mercenary born in the past three hundred years. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Gifted from a young age, Roland studied abroad. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2000 sp. Fire opal (1200 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'11" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She keeps her long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Baker business.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She tends to wear a black poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She wears her red hair up. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Barkeep arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her druidic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Artistic, Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 100 gp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). 1 Full Plate. 1 Breastplate. 1 Full Plate.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small green clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Roland was born with his father's beautiful face. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Miller. He has achieved small success as a Miller.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Debt. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Iolite (70 gp). Obsidian (8 gp).