Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Varis was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Varis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 3000 cp. 4 Antitoxin. 2 Smokesticks.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is wearing a long, tan cloak. She has wavy brown hair. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born in the west. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Miner. She's also a talented Stylist, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Miner responsibilities is difficult; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This tall, slender woman dresses like a well dressed Architect does. Her copper crest is thinning but still full. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dwarven companion (her 'brother'). As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: White pearl (160 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a tattered pair of loose white pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. 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: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.