Description: He is lean but muscular and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed green hat.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Varis was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 110 pp. Coral (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. His ears are large.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His childhood dream was to be a Mercenary, but he was a colossal failure. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Soapmaker for hire.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to be a mercenary again

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 900 gp. Hematite (14 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is typically in his Apothecary uniform. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He takes great joy in being the best Apothecary in town.

History: Aerdeth was born with his mother's beautiful face. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Apothecary. Recently the stress of being a Apothecary has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Terse, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 300 gp. Citrine (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'2". He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and his gloved hand is found clutching a axe. His hair is red and curly. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Riardon fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is content; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the left. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family, Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 14000 sp.