Description: He wears a black wide-brimmed hat and black clothes, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'11" when asserting himself. He has a very tight haircut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. Varis abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Attractive. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp).

Description: He dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with black slacks, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'0" when asserting himself. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 70 pp. Violet garnet (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Moonstone (80 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born into a rich family. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he wants to get laid

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Has a crush. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp).

Description: He typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. He carries with him a set of kukris on his belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Paelias fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 2000 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He wears his blonde hair up. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Logical, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 50000 cp. Malachite (9 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Jet (120 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item.