Description: He usually wears his white robe and has his spear always slung over his shoulder, and he perpetually has his spear ready. His golden hair is long and unkept. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Painter but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. After a long history of fighting, Varis and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Laborer they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Blacksmith, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and doesn't want to be a blacksmith and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Family, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He tends to wear a large brown jacket. He keeps his blonde hair in a pixie cut. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

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 enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. 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: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Moss agate (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'0". He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, and his gloved hand is found clutching a hand crossbow. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Zircon (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Amber (50 gp).