Description: He wears dull black sweaters, loose red pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed lance, just in case. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Varis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, he is not a threatening figure. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is content; and he seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Hedonist, Mundane. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 800 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a brown vest and prefers green and grey shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2000 gp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp).