Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Varis's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Mentor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Iolite (80 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. He carries with him a set of nunchakus on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. His silver hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 16000 sp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears long strands of aquamarine and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has moderate length white hair. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Herbalist arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Emerald (1000 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.