Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and black handkerchief worn on his right side. He carries a battered rapier and tarnished club as well. His blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His ears are large.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born in the east to a Carter, Varis learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Carter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has achieved small success as a Carter.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1300 pp. Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Red garnet (50 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her blue crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

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 lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Nala was born with her father's beautiful face. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Lazy. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Onyx (40 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp).

Description: She wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a dagger, but if one is not available she will default to her quarterstaff. She has wavy white hair. Her violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Donella was born on a far eastern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Detective. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Shautha was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Banker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 10000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He is dressed in an above average manner. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He sports a flattop hair cut. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. A gifted student he started as a Painter, but he got bored and became a Herbalist. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 5000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. His skin is light but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and brown handkerchief worn on his left side. His hair is short and red. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

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. A gifted student he started as a Bricklayer, but he got bored and became a Body Guard. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 5000 gp. Deep green spinel (160 gp). Jet (160 gp). Amber (160 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Amber (160 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Jade (160 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a yellow suit, white shirt, and tan tie. Her black hair is matted, messy, and big. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a Tanner, her mother struggled to pay the bills. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature quarterstaff.

Motivation: She's in love; and she would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp).