Description: This man is very fat, and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a grey coat. He has wavy brown hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Blacksmith but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Varis was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

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

Ideals: Disciplined, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 30 pp. Alexandrite (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. 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. Being a Ruler 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: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'5" eastern man, he wears a tight fitting red shirt and pants. He has red hair. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Paelias 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. Paelias 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. 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 feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a grey coat. His hair is auburn and very short. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: The child of a Bricklayer, who enjoyed hunting, Heian was taken on many hunting expeditions. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and seeks redemption

Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Nature, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 6000 sp. White opal (700 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has blonde hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He takes great joy in being the best Guard in town.

History: Adran was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Guard responsibilities is difficult; and to protect his home

Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1900 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).