Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family 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 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. He got money to start a business from the gang present in town. He is greatly indebted to them.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Criminal record, Debt, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2500 gp. Peridot (50 gp). White opal (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'11" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Ivellios liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Nature, Mentor, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 900 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a blue collared shirt and black pants. He accessorizes with a yellow scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt, and is pretty ugly. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Lazy. Bonds: Nature, In love. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a falchion on his belt, marred by sweets. His head has been shaved. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a Bricklayer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He uses divination through singing.

History: Heian lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His childhood dream was to be a Animal Trainer, but he was a colossal failure. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Amethyst (140 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Jet (140 gp). Jet (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. 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: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Naill was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.