Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of drow once and for all.

History: Born in the north to a Map Maker, Rolen learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Map Maker for the past few years.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 5000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man very much looks the part of a Mayor, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears his blonde hair up. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 200 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a simple white robe with yellow stripes complete with hood. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. A true patriot, Riardon would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Riardon liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Military, Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 3000 gp. Amethyst (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.