Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and white handkerchief worn on his left side. His red hair is lengthy. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. After coming to the age of reason, Varis took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

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

Possessions: 6000 cp. Silver pearl (80 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His white hair is thinning but still full. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Doctor and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 4000 sp. Violet garnet (300 gp). Jet (150 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she prefers to wear tan clothing when she does not wear armor. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. She has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Courier for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Pacifist, Fighting. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Courier

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'0" and wears tattered old clothes. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. The war was a terrible time for him, and Delg does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 30000 cp. Tourmaline (60 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a brown collared shirt and black skirt. She accessorizes with a violet scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She wears her blonde hair up. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1700 gp. Black star sapphire (500 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'2". She wears a fancy white dress. Her silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her top white hat.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Healer profession.

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. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp).

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her brown hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are green and beady.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing writing.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.