Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively, and carries longbows. He has brown hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. The war was a terrible time for him, and Varis does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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. Recently a tribe of goblins 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 feels kind of lost in life; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears a yellow costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Revenge; and many orcs want him driven away

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 70 pp. Zircon (20 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is dressed in an above average manner. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker brown hat.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. 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 end his boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Logical, Athletic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: An older man who wears dark leathers with embroidery, he is not a threatening figure. His silver hair is thinning but still full. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. Now he works as a dancing tutor during his time off.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he has a crush on the local weaver

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carnelian (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Sard (50 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze, and carries warhammers. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Crown-heir arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1700 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp).