Description: He wears long strands of amber and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'10" when asserting himself. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. At some point he was captured by gnolls and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Roland was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he has a crush on the local sage

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Slave, Has a crush. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1100 sp. 1 Superior lock.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is typically in his Merchant uniform. He wears his red hair down. This amber eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. A true patriot, Chad would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Gifted from a young age, Chad studied abroad. His parents enrolled him in a Fighter school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Military, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 25000 sp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he very much looks the part of a Banker. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. His childhood dream was to be a Barrister, but he was a colossal failure. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 5000 cp. Amethyst (70 gp). Coral (70 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His blonde hair is braided into rings. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: In love, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 400 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp).

Description: He wears a tan collared shirt and brown pants. He accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. He has green eyes.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Dyer. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Job, Religious. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 2000 sp.