Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a greatsword on his belt. He is an epitome of beauty. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Varis grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Varis. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1600 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp).

Description: Standing 5'5", this man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. After coming to the age of reason, Mindartis 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. Being a Spy kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with pastel colored cloaks and clothing. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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 invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1700 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. He is baby faced.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Azaki will drive conversation. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1200 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 very much looks the part of a Barber. His head has been shaved. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Through the years after Arannis was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Arannis's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp).