Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His brown hair is singed and shortened. He has brown eyes and a yellow hat with a black feather.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Varis will drive conversation. He is an amazing painter.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the east were limited. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

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

Possessions: 700 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He carries with him a set of ceremonial daggers, each one with a opal on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has no hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Cartwright hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His silver hair is lengthy. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: Dreali lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 170 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'0" and muscular, this northern man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: He feels kind of lost in life; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rose (80 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Jet (100 gp). Rose (80 gp). Jade (100 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Jet (100 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a fancy brown suit. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. In his youth he was a Roofer, and wanted to be a champion fighter when he grew up. He was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives he lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. He saw the brutality and swore off his fighting aspirations, taking his younger brother on his back after seeing his parents die, and fled the country. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Berrian fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 2000 sp.