Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a pastel coat. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Varis hails from a village terrorized by illithids. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Varis alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 14000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He is physically well-built. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Barrister arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His childhood dream was to be a Marshal, but he was a colossal failure. He became a Barrister soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Banded agate (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is typically in his Herbalist uniform. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is cut close to his head. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born to a Ploughman, his mother struggled to pay the bills. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Herbalist for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Poor, Debt. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 2000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a violet shirt, with a tan mid length shorts with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His eyes are gray.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Job, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 5000 sp. Jasper (60 gp). Jet (120 gp). Jade (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears dull black sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed rapier, just in case. His white hair is knotted and matted. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Adran is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Adran was born on a far western plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Blacksmith. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.