Description: A middle-aged man, he wears dull grey sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed spear, just in case, and is pretty ugly. He has no hair. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Varis was born the youngest of three triplets. He worked as a nervous Bookbinder and found it very stressful. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Bookbinder responsibilities is difficult; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing a long, grey cloak. He has moderate length white hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He is a Jackalwere in disguise. He worked as a nervous Body Guard and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and revenge

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 70000 cp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Body Guard. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Fivin is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Being a Ploughman 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 possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 900 gp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp).

Description: This man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his right hand. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. 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: He's attracted to the PC.

Flaws: Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 700 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp).