Description: He wears a pastel coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. He carries a battered whip and tarnished sai as well. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Varis was born on a far western forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Locksmith. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 600 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has no hair. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To protect his home.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'5". He dresses like a well dressed Gardener does, and his gloved hand is found clutching a scythe. He has no hair. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is a great chef.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A gifted student he started as a Fortune-teller, but he got bored and became a Gardener. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Gardener.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 40000 cp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a violet tunic with black highlights, and long violet pants that bunch up around his shoes. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Berrian lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 300 pp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Moss agate (15 gp).

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his top black hat.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Azaki fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.