Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. 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 always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Gifted from a young age, Varis studied abroad. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'1" when asserting himself. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1300 gp.

Description: He sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is auburn and very short. 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 is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (20 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. He has no hair. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: Hadarai hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 20000 cp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His chestnut hair is cut short. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Painter arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 300 gp.