Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with yellow colored cloaks and clothing. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Roland hails from a village terrorized by illithids. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'2" when asserting himself. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 12000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears yellow leather gloves, a yellow jacket, and tight pants, and he perpetually has his ceremonial dagger ready. He has brown hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. Aldous enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Aldous was born the youngest of three triplets. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Depressed. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 10000 cp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Ralf was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Ralf alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: White opal (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

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 is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He worked as a nervous Painter and found it very stressful. He has achieved small success as a Painter.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 200 gp.