Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with blue slacks. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed grey hat.

Personality: Roland hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Server work with an outfit from a few towns over. Server work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and balancing his hectic life and new server responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 400 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp).

Description: He wears a red cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. He carries a battered whip and tarnished greatsword as well. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. 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: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. When Gomory reached his early adolescence his Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 600 gp. Amethyst (150 gp). 1 Silver holy symbol. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools. 1 Healer’s kit. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His black hair is braided into rings. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. When Randal reached his early adolescence his Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. 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: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Rich, Military, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a brown Stetson hat and brown clothes. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon 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. Raymond took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up falchion and armor he uses now. After months of barely getting by, Raymond managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Joker, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 24000 sp. Bloodstone (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Tim is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He struck the Spice Merchant job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver pearl (160 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp).