Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. After a long history of fighting, Varis and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a white vest and prefers black and tan shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Job, Debt. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp).

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 has achieved small success as a Sailor.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing his hectic life and new sailor responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 3000 gp. Peridot (20 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Jet (50 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.