Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. This hazel eyed easterner 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 passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Varis hails from a village terrorized by brigands. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting brigands, the young Varis began to lead the lost caravan. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born to a Shoemaker, his mother struggled to pay the bills. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Blue quartz (15 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

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. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1100 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears skinny pants and wears a black and blue robe with the hood down. His hair is long and red with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: In love, Military. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1000 gp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male wears a grey vest and prefers blue and brown shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His golden hair is braided into rings. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 2000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp).