Description: He is lean but muscular and wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bricklayer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bricklayer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. After a long history of fighting, Varis and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Sard (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length white hair. His eyes are green.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. Himo liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the left. 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 is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. His childhood dream was to be a Seamstress, but he was a colossal failure. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 40000 cp. Aquamarine (1400 gp). Red garnet (110 gp).

Description: He dresses in pastel turtlenecks beneath a red coat with black slacks. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is red and curly. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Adran was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 23000 sp. Blue quartz (5 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Citrine (60 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His red hair is lengthy. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Naal was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 2500 gp. Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.