Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. His hair is blonde and curly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Varis speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Varis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 10000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Servant. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his falchion, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. He has shaved his head bald. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Fearful, Antagonistic. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp).

Description: He wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He is baby faced.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Mindartis's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 340 pp. Blue quartz (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He wears his auburn hair down. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Artistic, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Slave. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is an amazing painter.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To be a Architect again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 400 gp. Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp).