Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length red hair. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Guard who has hired him part-time. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Varis abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. After a long history of fighting, Varis and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Greedy. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is blonde and curly. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Varis alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1700 gp. Iolite (80 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the east were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 500 gp. Malachite (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Jade (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man dresses like a well dressed Barrister does. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is a great chef.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. After coming to the age of reason, Rael took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. 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 has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a quarterstaff, but if one is not available he will default to his longsword. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Peren's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: Peren was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. Peren was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Peren decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 8000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.