Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a blue costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. His silver hair is still thick. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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 is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and has a large yellow mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his violet robe. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the north. In his 12th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. White opal (1500 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Coral (70 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Malachite (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a black cloak and cross-gartered red stockings. He carries with him a set of swords, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Varis was born the youngest of three triplets. 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 has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Peridot (20 gp).