Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears green trousers with white and green striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Varis 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. Varis decided he wanted neither the life of his father 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 has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Amber (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). White pearl (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. At some point he was captured by illithids and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 600 gp. Rose (80 gp).

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a red and tan handkerchief worn on his left side. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His hair is short and chestnut. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He wants revenge against goblins; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1300 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp).

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with pastel colored cloaks and clothing. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Debt. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 16000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. His red hair is lengthy. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His first spouse was a Bounty Hunter, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Slave, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Obsidian (4 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Full Plate.