Description: A 5'4" northern man, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Varis was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Opinionated, Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His black hair is singed and shortened. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Bellfounder business.

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. 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 brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears professional attire. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 7000 sp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 100 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has blonde hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To be a Map Maker again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.