Description: He is renowned for his bright yellow suits and hats, and carries lances. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his small yellow hat.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Varis was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature lance.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Bonds: Military, Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1600 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he very much looks the part of a Tanner, and is pretty ugly. His silver hair is braided into rings. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 900 gp. Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his left hand. His hair is blonde and very short. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 200 gp. Chalcedony (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. He carries with him a set of maces, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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 can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1400 gp. Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp).