Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. His red hair is cut short. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Varis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and carries hand crossbows. His golden hair is singed and shortened. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aust fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1400 gp. Red spinel (90 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp).

Description: He wears bulky grey painted plate armor. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his quarterstaff, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Uthemar was born on a far southern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Adventurer. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is content

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1000 gp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Jade (50 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Onyx (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. The war was a terrible time for him, and Arannis does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Arannis was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. After months of barely getting by, Arannis managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Poor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sard (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears dull green sweaters, loose red pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed warhammer, just in case. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, illithids burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying north to reunite his family. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and revenge

Flaws: Insane, Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1300 gp. Red garnet (40 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.