Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Varis was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Mason hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Opinionated, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a brown tunic with pastel highlights, and long white pants that bunch up around his shoes. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears a mask on his face.

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 is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Shoemaker. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length red hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His first spouse was a Barkeep, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Terse, Insomniac, Ugly. Bonds: Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1300 gp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). White opal (800 gp). Iolite (40 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress) and is in decent physical shape. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Heian hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 300 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears long strands of amethyst and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born in the west to a Miller, Varis learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has worked as a Miller like his mother before him.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.