Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Through the years after Roland was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Roland's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Roland and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 70 pp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears suspenders and tan workpants. His shirt is grey, and he wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Frederick was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 19000 sp. Black star sapphire (900 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). White opal (900 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His red hair is thinning but still full. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Terse, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 400 gp. Golden pearl (160 gp).

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Anthony abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Jeweler for the past few years.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and regain custody of his son

Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 3000 sp.