Description: He stands about 4'10" and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull tan iron scale mail. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Varis was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Religious. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He tends to his Bookbinder job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 700 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his longbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. Sporting a auburn mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Apothecary arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Locksmith. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 8000 sp.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Heian is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His hair is long and red with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep green spinel (90 gp). Jade (90 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Coral (90 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.