Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears just a tan suit. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. A true patriot, Varis would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gifted student he started as a Glassblower, but he got bored and became a Cartwright. He's also a talented Glassblower, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He wears his white crest up. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Srorthen lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gifted student he started as a Courier, but he got bored and became a Architect. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 2400 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp).

Description: She wears just a brown suit. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her red hair is well kept. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Jane was born on a far northern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Spice Merchant. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 900 gp. Blue-white diamond (2000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Onyx (60 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. He has violet eyes and a grey hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 280 gp. Red spinel (60 gp). Jade (60 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Herbalist. His hair is chestnut and very short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Passionate, Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 330 gp.