Description: A middle-aged man, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants, and is pretty ugly. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He got into the Guard business at a young age. Varis 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. Varis decided he wanted neither the life of his father 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a blue collared shirt and black pants. He accessorizes with a grey scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to 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: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. 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. Being a Adventurer kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Rose (80 gp). Malachite (8 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. 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: To find somewhere to settle down; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 800 gp. Star rose quartz (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He carries a battered nunchaku and tarnished greataxe as well. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. When Arannis reached his early adolescence his Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1900 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. His hair is brown and curly. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Bowyer responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Insane, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 2300 gp.