Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a black cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings, and is pretty ugly. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Varis enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He got into the Mayor business at a young age. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Mayor. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He wears his auburn hair down. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Heian hails from a village terrorized by goblins. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He wants revenge against goblins.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 50 pp.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'1" when asserting himself. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born in the south. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 100 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is brown and curly. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Erdan lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Erdan took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up longsword and armor he uses now. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Nature. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 9000 sp. Deep green spinel (160 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp).