Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly longbows and spears. He wears his golden hair down. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Varis speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. The war was a terrible time for him, and Varis does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Being a Bounty Hunter kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

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

Possessions: 1700 gp. Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Rose (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a black coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. He has blonde hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Adran abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to raise his children well

Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Obsidian (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Amethyst (140 gp).

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He is portly but not overly obese. His tied-back hair is red. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 4000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Jet (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man usually wears his blue robe and has his falchion always slung over his shoulder. He sports a flattop hair cut. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 3100 gp. Violet garnet (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. His hair is short and black. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Peren wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 10000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.