Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He tends to wear a large black jacket. His hair is short and white. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

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 made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 3000 gp. Amber (80 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Sard (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Jade (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Sporting a auburn mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. The war was a terrible time for him, and Korfel does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carnelian (40 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Coral (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a violet top hat and violet clothes. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He is a Doppelganger in disguise. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 200 pp. Carnelian (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp).