Description: He is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. 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. Some 4 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Rolen never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 2800 gp. Blue sapphire (700 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He prefers to wear flannel. He wears his golden hair down. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Ivellios was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Military. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1200 gp. Aquamarine (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He prefers to wear flannel. His hair is golden and very short. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. 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: Money/treasure; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1100 gp. Amethyst (130 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears baggy green pantaloons and a tan scarf. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Passionate, Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jade (80 gp).