Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a monstrous two handed axe on his belt. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly monstrous two handed axes and shortbows. His blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He is physically well-built. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. 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: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 7000 sp. Black pearl (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Iolite (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'4" and muscular, this eastern man wears long strands of amethyst and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His hair is red and curly. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Engraver they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Sage, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 250 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Varis took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up ceremonial dagger and armor he uses now. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Lazy. Bonds: Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2900 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and many illithids want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1700 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.