Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Roland was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Pacifist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 110 gp. 2 Smokesticks.

Description: This man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears his green crest up. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

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 also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born in a small island village. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Bounty Hunter. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He wants to get laid.

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is blue and very short. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He got into the Bellfounder business at a young age. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: To be a Sculptor again; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: Emerald (1400 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the right. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Thorin took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up lance and armor he uses now. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 2100 gp. Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears a yellow coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. His white hair is heavily combed to the right. He has gold eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His childhood dream was to be a Bather, but he was a colossal failure. He's also a talented Bather, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 800 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Jasper (40 gp).