ROLAND SWIFT Voice Type: Tenor to Light Baritone

CHARACTER ESSENCE: A charming mercenary-musician with a quick wit and practiced performer's timing. Roland carries himself with an artful blend of tavern entertainer and seasoned rogue. His voice should suggest someone equally comfortable singing a ballad or negotiating a dangerous deal. There's a theatrical quality to his speech that never quite masks the sharp intelligence beneath.

VOCAL QUALITIES:

• Natural charisma that doesn't feel forced
• Ability to shift between lighthearted and serious tones seamlessly
• Quick, adaptive speech patterns that can match any situation
• Should feel educated without sounding pretentious

PERFORMANCE NOTES: Roland requires a voice that can dance between masks - the entertainer, the schemer, the loyal friend. His relationship with Marcus should feel like a long-standing partnership where his lighter touch balances Marcus's gravity. The voice should carry both youth and experience, suggesting someone who's seen enough to be dangerous but hasn't lost their sense of humor about it.

Key traits to convey:

• Calculated charm that can switch off when necessary
• Quick thinking reflected in speech patterns
• Genuine warmth when interacting with trusted allies
• Ability to convey shrewd intelligence behind casual banter

Voice should suggest someone who uses charm as a tool but possesses real affection for his close associates, particularly Marcus and Greta.