Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. His hair is golden and very short. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Varis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver ewer (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a violet coat. He is portly but not overly obese. His tied-back hair is golden. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

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. A true patriot, Heian would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 2000 gp. Azurite (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Amber (140 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are brown.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Theren grew up listening to his mother's many stories. 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. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush.

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 24000 sp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.