Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His black hair is singed and shortened. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

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 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Varis grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Varis was born on a far eastern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Soapmaker. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1300 gp.

Description: 5'4" and muscular, this northern man is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His brown hair is cut short. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. Varis is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Varis was born the youngest of three triplets. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Unemployed hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Coral (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He carries with him a set of quarterstaffs on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. His white hair is heavily combed to the right. His ears are large.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Ahvain was born the youngest of three triplets. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Shoemaker. He's also a talented Sellsword, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Shoemaker responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1200 gp. Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Hematite (15 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a red cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. He is an epitome of beauty. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born to a Sailor, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Passionate, Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1000 pp. Rose (60 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Jet (70 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). White opal (400 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp).