Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is yellow, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Varis was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Varis decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Guardian, Criminal record, Military, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Eye agate (11 gp). Sard (50 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Coral (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). White pearl (120 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. His golden hair is knotted and matted. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Thervan grew up listening to his father's many stories. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 200 pp. Aquamarine (700 gp). Rose (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat. He has chestnut hair. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his feathered green hat.

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 does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. When Eiravel reached his early adolescence his Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 20000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 2700 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 5'4". He has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shortbow. His blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Masseuse.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Addict, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 30000 cp.