Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a black coat with blue slacks. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are gray.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Roland was born the youngest of three triplets. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He found a children's book about a Human Monk who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Zircon (70 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). 1 Breastplate. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears his auburn hair down. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born in a small island village. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and a deep hatred of giants

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Nature, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears bulky white painted plate armor, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He got into the Cook business at a young age. He found a children's book about a Human Warlock who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape and is in decent physical shape. He has no hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His first spouse was a Jeweler, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.