Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He carries a battered shortspear and tarnished lance as well. He has no hair. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

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. Varis was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Varis decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Being a Soapmaker kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His first spouse was a Banker, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Nature, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 20 gp. Malachite (14 gp).

Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'8" when asserting herself. She keeps her red hair in a pixie cut. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Orcs.

History: Born to a Brewer, her father struggled to pay the bills. Through the years after Kansif was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Kansif's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. This amber eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes orcs are coming to abduct people. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She got into the Cartwright business at a young age. Her childhood dream was to be a Sculptor, but she was a colossal failure. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jet (130 gp). Rose (40 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Coral (130 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is dressed in a clean pastel cloak covering her clean studded leather. She has red fur. Her copper eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Spy.

Motivation: To be a Stylist again; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Lazy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.