Description: He is a mite stocky and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Varis was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, 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 Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 600 gp. Violet garnet (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears baggy white pantaloons and a green scarf. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly halberds and flails. His black hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Fisher profession.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. Being a Guard kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and further expansion of business

Bonds: Criminal record, Guardian, Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 700 gp. Black pearl (600 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Crown-heir. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 2100 gp. Coral (90 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Onyx (30 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear flannel, and carries sais. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is content; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a mite stocky and dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with brown slacks. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born in a small plains village. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, In love, Religious. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 370 pp. Alexandrite (1100 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Zircon (80 gp).