Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Varis hails from a village terrorized by brigands. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: In love, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 300 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears bulky white painted plate armor. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. He has amber eyes.

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. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 8000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He was born in the south. After coming to the age of reason, Riardon took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jade (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Canary diamond (5000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears bulky black painted plate armor. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 700 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

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. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Debt. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp.