Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length black hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Varis is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Varis 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. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Varis has worked very hard to control his curse. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Small steel mirror.

Description: This tall, slender man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He is dressed in a clean yellow cloak covering his clean studded leather. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Nim was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Military. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp).

Description: This southern woman is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She has wavy silver hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a Locksmith, her father struggled to pay the bills. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 200 gp.