Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears bulky red painted plate armor. His golden hair is braided into rings. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Varis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 pp. Golden pearl (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He likes to wear tan tank tops with red pants. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Carter. He has worked as a Carter like his father before him.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Job, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 700 gp. Star rose quartz (80 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp).

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 2000 gp. Obsidian (14 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to be a scribe again

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 40000 cp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. He has chestnut hair. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born into a rich family. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.