Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he prefers to wear yellow pants and tee shirts. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. Varis is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 west. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a fancy brown suit. He has wavy beige fur. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Gifted from a young age, Aura studied abroad. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Moonstone (20 gp).

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears dull grey sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed sword, just in case. She is an epitome of beauty. Her auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, black shirt, and green tie. Her head has been shaved. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born in the east to a Blacksmith, Abalaba learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Blacksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Blacksmith work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Dyer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Hematite (11 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Elves in Azaki's homeland. Azaki decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 2600 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.