Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears bulky violet painted plate armor. He keeps his blonde hair in a flapper bob. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Varis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His first spouse was a Seamstress, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Blacksmith and was forced into it by his family; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1500 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Religious, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, marred by chocolates. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

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. He has achieved small success as a Spy.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1000 sp. Banded agate (10 gp). Jet (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Gifted from a young age, Thervan studied abroad. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, he is not a threatening figure. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 9000 sp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.