Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Gifted from a young age, Varis studied abroad. Varis was born on a far western island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Bather. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 50000 cp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family 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: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and doesn't want to be a knight and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 700 gp. Black opal (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He bought a falchion and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Chalcedony (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has violet eyes.

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 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: Quarion lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 4000 sp. Malachite (15 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'3" and muscular, this eastern man wears silk and lounges about seductively. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has blue eyes and a brown hat with a white feather.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. 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 got into the Sellsword business at a young age. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 2000 gp.