Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has golden hair. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson yellow hat.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. A true patriot, Varis would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Varis lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His golden hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. Aelar 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: Gifted from a young age, Aelar studied abroad. 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. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Glassblower they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Fortune-teller, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 7000 sp.

Description: This man wears a fancy brown suit. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 400 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp).

Description: An older man who has the majority of his body covered in plate, he is not a threatening figure. He wears a colorful flower in his blonde hair. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. 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: Aramil was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. After a long history of fighting, Aramil and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1000 gp. White opal (1600 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Jet (150 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'5". He wears a violet deerstalker hat and violet clothes. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and money/treasure

Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 60 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.