Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'11" when asserting himself. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. Rolen was born on a far southern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Cook. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Cook and was forced into it by his family; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Black opal (1600 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has shaved his head bald. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Apothecary hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Apothecary and was forced into it by his family.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Slave, Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 60 pp. Carnelian (60 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His white hair is long and unkept. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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 does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Rolen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'0". He wears bulky green painted plate armor, and his gloved hand is found clutching a lance. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His childhood dream was to be a Stableman, but he was a colossal failure. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To be a Stableman again.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 900 pp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 4'10" northern man, he is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His tied-back hair is brown. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Roofer. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Has a crush, Military, Religious. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (130 gp).