Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. The war was a terrible time for him, and Varis does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born in the south to a Interpreter, Varis learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Spy, but he was a colossal failure. He's also a talented Spy, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 350 gp.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She tends to wear a large blue jacket. She sports a flattop hair cut. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 360 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. Her auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with singing. She constantly tries to fill her life with singing. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her childhood dream was to be a Miner, but she was a colossal failure. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He carries a battered longbow and tarnished glaive as well. He wears his bronze crest up. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gold eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is wearing a long, pastel, dusty cloak. He keeps his black fur in a flapper bob. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 4000 sp.