Description: 4'11" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Banker arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Varis took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up lance and armor he uses now. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This late middle aged man is dressed in earthy colors with a green and black handkerchief worn on his left side and is in decent physical shape. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Rael was born with his mother's beautiful face. After coming to the age of reason, Rael took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and money/treasure

Ideals: Pacifist, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 200 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Rolen 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. Rolen 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 recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Server

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'3" northern man, he has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 2000 gp. White opal (1000 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. A friendly and beautiful Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Elves in Caeldrim's homeland. Caeldrim decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.