Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears dull brown sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed greataxe, just in case. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson brown hat.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Varis is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His brown hair is knotted and matted. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. 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 fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1800 gp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is dressed in a clean violet cloak covering his clean studded leather. He keeps his long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. 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: Beiro lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Slave, Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 30000 sp.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has no hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He came across an abandoned tomb where he found a relic that called out to him. After picking it up he was cursed by vampirism.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 240 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a kukri, but if one is not available he will default to his bow. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. A true patriot, Naill would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

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

Bonds: Attractive, Military, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 330 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp).