Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a greataxe on his belt. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Varis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 orcs 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: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 140 gp. Jade (110 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with black slacks. He has wavy red hair. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Brottor took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up shortbow and armor he uses now. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Brottor fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: This tall, slender man is renowned for his bright green suits and hats. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the right. He has gray eyes and a green hat with a red feather.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a Merchant soon after.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Merchant responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 31000 sp. Violet garnet (1000 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Rose (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a grey tunic with brown highlights, and long yellow pants that bunch up around his shoes. His blue hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. His skin is flawless and his silver eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Gifted from a young age, Habor studied abroad. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Religious, Has a crush. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 5'2" and muscular, this northern man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His gray fur is heavily combed to the left. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a Layabout first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born in the north. His childhood dream was to be a Sailor, but he was a colossal failure. He struck the Layabout job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Expand his business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Just what you see.