Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a blue shirt, with a brown mid length shorts with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

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. Varis enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Unemployed hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 200 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a yellow tunic with brown highlights, and long yellow pants that bunch up around his shoes. He keeps his brown hair in a flapper bob. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Cory was born with his mother's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new map maker responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Terse, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. Her chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She uses divination through singing.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. After coming to the age of reason, Carlin took it upon herself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. In the meantime she has taken over work as a Cartwright and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

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

Possessions: 1800 pp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Sard (80 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Pink diamond (5000 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp).

Description: A 6'1" northern man, he is wearing a long, green cloak. His rusty crest is matted, messy, and big. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Jet (50 gp).

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor, and carries bastard swords. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Dimble's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a Assassin, his mother struggled to pay the bills. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 200 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp).

Description: This woman is typically in her Knight uniform. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her blue hair is thinning but still full. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gold eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Knight work with an outfit from a few towns over. Knight work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Doctor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. His hair is brown and curly. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Lance hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

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

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Jet (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Coral (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Moonstone (40 gp).