Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his shield, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Rolen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 6000 gp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a morningstar, but if one is not available he will default to his sai, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. 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: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2900 gp. Jet (60 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Jade (60 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has wavy auburn hair. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Being a Courier 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 has passion for adventuring and risk; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 12000 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp).

Description: This southern man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. His clothes are grease stained in places. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in the south. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to reunite with his absent mother

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'11" and wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has hazel eyes and a blue hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and to be a stylist again

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Debt. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fire opal (700 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.