Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears a white cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Roland was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This northern man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has no hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple pastel line shooting up and back down. He wears a colorful flower in his blonde hair. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 14. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Richard hails from a village terrorized by goblins. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by goblins. Richard was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the goblins.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Violet garnet (900 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His red hair is lengthy. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Spice Merchant born in the past three hundred years. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He's also a talented Marshal, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 200 gp.