Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Varis was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Recently a tribe of goblins 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.

Ideals: Persistence, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She wears pastel robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a spear, but if one is not available she will default to her pickaxe. Her white fur is unkempt and raggedy. Her copper eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Shadow was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Herbalist hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 23000 cp. Deep green spinel (140 gp). Obsidian (12 gp).

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He is physically well-built. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Erdan was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Cleric, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Cleric in service of a powerful lord somewhere. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Erdan grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Erdan. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is his passion; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears brown trousers with tan and pastel striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her hair is white and curly. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

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 often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Eloise abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She usually wears her yellow robe and has her greataxe always slung over her shoulder. Her red hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her father. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, black shirt, and grey tie. His red hair is still thick. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He takes great joy in being the best Tailor in town.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Tailor. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Tailor.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 60 pp. Pink pearl (70 gp). 1 Everburning torch.

Description: 6'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Violet garnet (600 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp).