Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears red painted combat armor at almost all times. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his feathered red hat.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Varis was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Wizard, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Wizard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carnelian (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He tends to wear a red poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born in the east. His first spouse was a Body Guard, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 9000 sp. Jet (60 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Amber (60 gp). Banded agate (12 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born to a Blacksmith, his father struggled to pay the bills. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Jeweler for the past few years.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, In love, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 4000 gp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp).