Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. His white hair is braided into rings. 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 will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. 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. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Red spinel (80 gp).

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery, and she perpetually has her flail ready. Her hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are green.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In her 13th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears just a yellow suit. Her red hair is lengthy. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Susannah is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Susannah was born on a far northern island where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Butcher. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 600 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp).

Description: He wears a brown shirt, with a pastel mid length shorts with pastel tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the right. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His first spouse was a Shoemaker, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Rich, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. His fur is short and cinnamon. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and money/treasure

Ideals: Opinionated, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 4000 gp. Red spinel (160 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man dresses like a well dressed Seamstress does. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is mildly Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Seamstress for hire.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She sports a flattop crest cut. Her red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Jasper (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.