Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His ears are large.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. Roland enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His first spouse was a Shepherd, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Hedonist. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 200 gp. Moss agate (13 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Painter. 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: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has achieved small success as a Painter.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his left hand. His hair is long and brown with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Server

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 2700 sp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. Being a Blacksmith kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 200 gp. Violet garnet (500 gp). 1 Backpack. 1 Silk rope. 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: He wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. He carries with him a set of bastard swords on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. His red hair is long and unkept. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Roger's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Roger fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Addict. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. Tourmaline (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.