Description: He is a mite stocky and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Varis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. Being a Gardener 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 is greedy; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His blonde hair is lengthy. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. His golden hair is smooth and relatively long. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Koeth's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He is a Lamia in disguise. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1800 gp.

Description: He wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple tan line shooting up and back down. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 80 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His head has been shaved. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 500 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Hematite (8 gp).