Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 4'7". He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants, and his gloved hand is found clutching a flail. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Rolen is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Rolen was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His parents were killed by orcs in a raid when he was still a young child. The orcs captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Family, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 200 pp. A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Varis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. 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: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp).

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants, and carries kukris. He has no hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 500 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.