Description: This slender man stands about 5'4". He wears bulky red painted plate armor. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. He has gray eyes and a red hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. Varis enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. After months of barely getting by, Varis managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Insane, Hedonist, Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 600 pp. Red spinel (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shortspear, but if one is not available he will default to his rapier. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Armorer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Armorer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Armorer.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Armorer responsibilities is difficult.

Bonds: Guardian, Attractive, Religious, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a tan coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. He carries with him a set of sais on his belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He wears a colorful flower in his auburn hair. 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 has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Beiro was born with his father's beautiful face. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 100 gp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp).

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a pickaxe on his belt. He carries with him a set of pickaxes on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. His golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing dancing.

History: Born to a Seamstress, his father struggled to pay the bills. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he has a crush on the local seamstress

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 100 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a tan shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and black pants. His golden hair is cut short. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Zircon (60 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.