Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his whip, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: Varis speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Star rose quartz (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a tattered pair of loose red pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His tied-back hair is silver. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Jeweler but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Halimath was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

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

Ideals: Optimist, Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1700 gp. Hematite (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He wears his auburn hair down. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. 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; and he is greedy

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1100 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp).

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Paelias was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He struck the Merchant job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 500 gp. Moonstone (80 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Coral (130 gp).