Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a halberd on his belt. He has auburn hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. A true patriot, Varis would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in the north to a Seamstress, Varis learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Seamstress for the past few years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 190 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp).

Description: This southern man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His clothes are grease stained in places. His blonde hair is braided into rings. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Quarion will drive conversation. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 2000 gp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Jade (40 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Sard (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 4'10" and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is red and curly. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Bonds: Slave, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'10" and muscular, this northern man wears silk and lounges about seductively. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. A true patriot, Mindartis would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 400 pp. Azurite (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a large white jacket. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his feathered white hat.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Lucan lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Lucan was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Crown-heir they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Barber, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and he is greedy

Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Family, Military, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.