Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has moderate length black hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Varis 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 Varis. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Slave, Criminal record. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1400 gp. Blue quartz (10 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp).

Description: This eastern man wears a brown costume with the symbols of death on his torso. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He is a Jackalwere in disguise. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature dagger.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and balancing his hectic life and new spy responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 10000 gp. Jade (100 gp). Malachite (8 gp). White opal (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His ears are large.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. After a long history of fighting, Laucian and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He worked as a nervous Apothecary and found it very stressful. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: To be a Barkeep again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing, he is not a threatening figure. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is mildly Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and elven compassion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 120000 cp.