Description: This man is very fat, and prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Roland is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His childhood dream was to be a Animal Trainer, but he was a colossal failure. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Guard for hire.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Guard responsibilities is difficult; and expand his business

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 100 gp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Onyx (70 gp).

Description: A 6'0" northern man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is chestnut and curly. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born in a small island village. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Priest and was forced into it by his family; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A 5'8" eastern man, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Butcher. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Weaver does. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His blonde hair is cut short. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He worked as a nervous Weaver and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: A 5'3" northern man, he prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are violet.

Personality: Jocelyn hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Interpreter for hire.

Motivation: To protect his home; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 8000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.