Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty pastel coat over it. His hair is short and blonde. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Varis 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 Varis. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 270 pp.

Description: He likes to wear tan tank tops with white pants, and carries daggers. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: Aust was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 20000 cp. Onyx (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Naeris has worked very hard to control his curse. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He is greedy; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Aquamarine (1500 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is typically in his Barrister uniform. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the left. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Barrister for the past few years.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears dull violet sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed scythe, just in case. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

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. Galinndan liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he is content

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 500 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.