Description: He prefers to wear red clothing when he does not wear armor. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Varis is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp).

Description: He is renowned for his bright violet suits and hats. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his lance, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Being a Locksmith 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: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Military, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1400 gp. Alexandrite (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Jet (60 gp).

Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly morningstars and warhammers. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Blue-white diamond (7000 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Roofer for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 800 gp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.