Description: 5'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by drow. Varis was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: He wants revenge against drow.

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a blue tunic with white highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and to protect his home

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Guardian. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 4000 gp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Hematite (12 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. He wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. He has a hunchback. His head has been shaved. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Himo fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 100 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a sickle on his belt, and is pretty ugly. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Aerdeth grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Aerdeth. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Gennal lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Family, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 370 pp.