Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Soapmaker. He sports a flattop hair cut. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Varis is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Varis was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1400 gp. Blue quartz (5 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp).

Description: Standing 4'10", this man is wearing a long, black cloak. He has no hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. A true patriot, Theren would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

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. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Alexandrite (1300 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His tied-back hair is white. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Naill was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Naill decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 400 gp. Aquamarine (1000 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a violet coat. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born in the east. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. Some 2 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Azaki never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

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

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, In love. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 800 gp. Obsidian (12 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Raer grew up listening to his father's many stories. He found a children's book about a Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp).