Description: Runty and weak-looking, he typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. A true patriot, Varis would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born in the west. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Varis was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 60000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears professional attire. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 700 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears a black vest and prefers tan and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, marred by beers. His hair is white and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Carrie was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 30000 cp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'10" and muscular, this western man wears a fancy tan suit. His hair is brown and very short. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. A gifted student he started as a Performer, but he got bored and became a Bather. He has achieved small success as a Bather.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 3000 sp. Red spinel (110 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Blue diamond (3000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears yellow painted combat armor at almost all times. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Heian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gifted student he started as a Weaver, but he got bored and became a Architect. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 80000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.