Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: Varis is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. 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: Born to a Banker, his father struggled to pay the bills. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 2800 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp).

Description: Standing 5'2", this man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Apothecary who has hired him part-time. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Korfel was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Has a crush, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Onyx (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His red hair is still thick. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born into a rich family. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted, Joker. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'7" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears white trousers with blue and green striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Dayereth was born with his father's beautiful face. 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 100000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and brown handkerchief worn on his left side, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Gardener but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Gifted from a young age, Lamlis studied abroad. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Gardener.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 3200 gp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.